MOT reliability
Saab 900 s convertible a
17 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Saab 900 s convertible a vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 s convertible a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,246 miles.
17
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
4,322
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 900 s convertible a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 s convertible a MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Body & structure17%
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Brakes13%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Saab 900 s convertible a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Saab 900 s convertible a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 s convertible a MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (1 times)
- offside beam pattern dull (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) (1 times)
- Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Saab 900 s convertible a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 113,535 |
| 1993 | 4 | 16 | 88% | 96,692 |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 155,177 |
Saab 900 s convertible a reliability FAQ
Across 17 Saab 900 s convertible a vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 900 s convertible a MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)).
The typical Saab 900 s convertible a in our data has covered around
109,246 miles.
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