MOT reliability
Saab 900 t16
39 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 39 Saab 900 t16 vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 t16 has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 178,467 miles.
39
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
3,860
Avg miles / year
3.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 900 t16 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 t16 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility2%
Saab 900 t16 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 10 | 60% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38), LPG (1)
Most common Saab 900 t16 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 t16 MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Saab 900 t16 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 43 | 63% | 178,467 |
Saab 900 t16 reliability FAQ
Across 39 Saab 900 t16 vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 900 t16 MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Saab 900 t16 in our data has covered around
178,467 miles.
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