MOT reliability
Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16
1,337 vehicles · 165 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,337 Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 vehicles and 165 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,732 miles.
1,337
Vehicles
165
MOT tests
4,329
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Brakes1%
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Steering1%
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Visibility0%
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Body & structure0%
Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 19 | 53% |
| 19 | 24 | 58% |
| 20 | 30 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,333), Diesel (4)
Most common Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (14 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 12 | 39 | 62% | 176,825 |
| 1987 | 11 | 47 | 53% | 182,299 |
| 1986 | 6 | 20 | 70% | 207,500 |
| 1985 | 9 | 41 | 59% | 156,931 |
| 1984 | 5 | 18 | 61% | 171,582 |
Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 reliability FAQ
Across 1,337 Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Saab 900 turbo 3s dohc 16 in our data has covered around
177,732 miles.
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