MOT reliability

Saab 97x

Q: Is the Saab 97x reliable?

Across 4 Saab 97x vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Saab 97x?

The typical Saab 97x in our data has covered around 164,102 miles.

4 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed

70%

MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Saab 97x vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Saab 97x has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 164,102 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,737

Avg miles / year

2.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 97x problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 97x MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
Other28%
Brakes23%
Lamps & electrical12%
Steering6%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Saab 97x pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	3	67%
8	1	100%
9	2	100%
10	3	67%
11	1	100%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	3	67%
16	1	100%
17	3	67%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Saab 97x MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 97x MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)

Saab 97x pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	3	67%	145,425
2006	3	24	71%	170,327

Saab 97x reliability FAQ

Across 4 Saab 97x vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 97x MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Saab 97x in our data has covered around 164,102 miles.

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