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MOT reliability

Saab 900 turbo auto

2,145 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
52%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,145 Saab 900 turbo auto vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Saab 900 turbo auto has an overall 52% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,117 miles.

2,145
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
5,421
Avg miles / year
4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 900 turbo auto problem areas

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

  • Other86%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Steering10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Brakes2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Saab 900 turbo auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
17250%
19580%
20560%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,145)

Most common Saab 900 turbo auto MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  6. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  8. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  9. Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  11. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  15. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Saab 900 turbo auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 5 60% 172,986
1986 4 14 57% 137,440
1983 1 2 0% 153,956

Saab 900 turbo auto reliability FAQ

Across 2,145 Saab 900 turbo auto vehicles in our MOT data, 52% pass the MOT (a 48% failure rate), with about 4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 900 turbo auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Saab 900 turbo auto in our data has covered around 146,117 miles.

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