MOT reliability
Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m
913 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 913 Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,381 miles.
913
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
4,344
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Steering1%
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Brakes1%
Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 12 | 67% |
| 19 | 17 | 53% |
| 20 | 9 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (910), Diesel (2), LPG (1)
Most common Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) (2 times)
Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4 | 7 | 71% | 116,583 |
| 1988 | 9 | 27 | 63% | 138,030 |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 93,552 |
| 1986 | 4 | 9 | 56% | 114,850 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 215,685 |
Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m reliability FAQ
Across 913 Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a).
The typical Saab 900 turbo 8 2d m in our data has covered around
130,381 miles.
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