MOT reliability
Saab 900 t 16s convertible
93 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 93 Saab 900 t 16s convertible vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 t 16s convertible has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,722 miles.
93
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
4,450
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 900 t 16s convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 t 16s convertible MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Saab 900 t 16s convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 13 | 77% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (93)
Most common Saab 900 t 16s convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 t 16s convertible MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- slight scoring on windscreen (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- rear axle flexi hose ferrule ends rusted (2 times)
- rear brake discs rusted on edges (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Both front parts of floor corroded around chassis rails (2 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
Saab 900 t 16s convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 114,304 |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 | 91% | 122,331 |
| 1992 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 104,360 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 122,599 |
| 1990 | 7 | 23 | 74% | 131,239 |
| 1989 | 3 | 11 | 82% | 191,993 |
Saab 900 t 16s convertible reliability FAQ
Across 93 Saab 900 t 16s convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 900 t 16s convertible MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); slight scoring on windscreen.
The typical Saab 900 t 16s convertible in our data has covered around
135,722 miles.
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