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MOT reliability

Saab 900 carb 2d m4

790 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 790 Saab 900 carb 2d m4 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 carb 2d m4 has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,235 miles.

790
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
5,038
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 carb 2d m4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 carb 2d m4 MOT tests:

  • Other108%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes2%
  • Steering1%
  • Body & structure1%

Saab 900 carb 2d m4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
19875%
201155%

Fuel types: Petrol (787), Diesel (2), LPG (1)

Most common Saab 900 carb 2d m4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 carb 2d m4 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  8. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
  9. oil leak (2 times)
  10. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  12. front nearside suspension mounting point becoming weakened by corrosion (2 times)
  13. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)

Saab 900 carb 2d m4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 2 13 54% 102,696
1986 7 26 58% 127,817

Saab 900 carb 2d m4 reliability FAQ

Across 790 Saab 900 carb 2d m4 vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 carb 2d m4 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Saab 900 carb 2d m4 in our data has covered around 122,235 miles.

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