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MOT reliability

Saab 99 ems

1,726 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,726 Saab 99 ems vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Saab 99 ems has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,264 miles.

1,726
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
618
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 99 ems problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 99 ems MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Brakes8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Saab 99 ems pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1,725), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 99 ems MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 99 ems MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  8. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  9. lower steering column bolt locking device? thread lock? (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion next to suspension arm (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  13. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  14. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  15. steering rack worn at n/s inner ball joint area (2 times)

Saab 99 ems pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 1 8 75% 88,658
1977 1 3 67% 84,258
1976 2 8 50% 92,823
1975 1 12 67% 72,760

Saab 99 ems reliability FAQ

Across 1,726 Saab 99 ems vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 99 ems MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d); Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b).

The typical Saab 99 ems in our data has covered around 86,264 miles.

Compare the Saab 99 ems

See how the Saab 99 ems stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:

99 ems vs 9-3 99 ems vs 9-5 99 ems vs 900 99 ems vs 99 gl

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