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MOT reliability

Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1

2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 213,977 miles.

2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
5,028
Avg miles / year
4.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Steering6%

Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
191100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  7. Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  8. Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  10. Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  13. Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (1 times)
  14. Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  15. both front sub frames at rad (1 times)

Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 3 100% 154,900
1986 1 5 60% 273,055

Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 MOT issues are: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Oil leak; Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1 in our data has covered around 213,977 miles.

Compare the Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 1

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