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MOT reliability

Saab 900 i aut

4 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Saab 900 i aut vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 i aut has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 176,453 miles.

4
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
6,381
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 i aut problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 i aut MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Steering15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%

Saab 900 i aut pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%
18250%
19580%
20560%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Saab 900 i aut MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 i aut MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  2. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  6. Nail in offside front tyre (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  12. Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) (1 times)
  13. Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  14. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)

Saab 900 i aut pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 4 75% 201,554
1987 1 2 100% 121,821
1986 2 15 53% 191,219

Saab 900 i aut reliability FAQ

Across 4 Saab 900 i aut vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 i aut MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Saab 900 i aut in our data has covered around 176,453 miles.

Compare the Saab 900 i aut

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