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MOT reliability

Saab 900 s 16v auto

67 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 67 Saab 900 s 16v auto vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 s 16v auto has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 138,463 miles.

67
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
3,752
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 s 16v auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 s 16v auto MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes2%

Saab 900 s 16v auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
15367%
16560%
17757%
18757%

Fuel types: Petrol (67)

Most common Saab 900 s 16v auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 s 16v auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  13. Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (1 times)
  14. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)

Saab 900 s 16v auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 2 10 70% 144,446
1989 3 12 50% 134,475

Saab 900 s 16v auto reliability FAQ

Across 67 Saab 900 s 16v auto vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 s 16v auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Saab 900 s 16v auto in our data has covered around 138,463 miles.

Compare the Saab 900 s 16v auto

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