MOT reliability
Saab 9
9 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Saab 9 vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,429 miles.
9
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
4,423
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9 MOT tests:
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Other128%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Saab 9 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Saab 9 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished (2 times)
- both front tyres worn (2 times)
- rear exhaust box corroded (2 times)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
Saab 9 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 77,002 |
| 1985 | 4 | 17 | 82% | 106,673 |
Saab 9 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Saab 9 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Saab 9 in our data has covered around
109,429 miles.
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