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MOT reliability

Saab 900 turbo 3se

309 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 309 Saab 900 turbo 3se vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 turbo 3se has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 166,119 miles.

309
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
8,836
Avg miles / year
11.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 turbo 3se problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 turbo 3se MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Saab 900 turbo 3se pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (308), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 900 turbo 3se MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  4. Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)

Saab 900 turbo 3se pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 2 50% 166,119

Saab 900 turbo 3se reliability FAQ

Across 309 Saab 900 turbo 3se vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 11.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 turbo 3se MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Saab 900 turbo 3se in our data has covered around 166,119 miles.

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