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MOT reliability

Saab 900 t 16 auto

36 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 36 Saab 900 t 16 auto vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 t 16 auto has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 155,894 miles.

36
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
5,940
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 t 16 auto problem areas

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

  • Other79%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Steering2%

Saab 900 t 16 auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
142100%
15450%
16475%
17333%
1810%

Fuel types: Petrol (36)

Most common Saab 900 t 16 auto MOT faults

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

  1. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  3. Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  5. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  9. Oil leak (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)

Saab 900 t 16 auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 2 12 58% 154,963
1990 1 2 50% 157,757

Saab 900 t 16 auto reliability FAQ

Across 36 Saab 900 t 16 auto vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 t 16 auto MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a).

The typical Saab 900 t 16 auto in our data has covered around 155,894 miles.

Compare the Saab 900 t 16 auto

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