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MOT reliability

Saab 900 gli 4

1,307 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,307 Saab 900 gli 4 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 gli 4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,755 miles.

1,307
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
3,140
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 gli 4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 gli 4 MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Steering31%
  • Brakes8%

Saab 900 gli 4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1,307)

Most common Saab 900 gli 4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 gli 4 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  3. nearside rear chassis parts heavy corrosion (2 times)
  4. offside rear chassis parts heavy corrosion (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) (1 times)
  11. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Saab 900 gli 4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 4 75% 71,755

Saab 900 gli 4 reliability FAQ

Across 1,307 Saab 900 gli 4 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 gli 4 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); nearside rear chassis parts heavy corrosion.

The typical Saab 900 gli 4 in our data has covered around 71,755 miles.

Compare the Saab 900 gli 4

See how the Saab 900 gli 4 stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:

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