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MOT reliability

Saab 99 turb

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
45%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 99 turb vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Saab 99 turb has an overall 45% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 163,413 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
3,266
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 99 turb problem areas

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

  • Other75%
  • Brakes7%
  • Visibility7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Saab 99 turb pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 99 turb MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  3. Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
  4. Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) (1 times)
  14. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)

Saab 99 turb pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 6 50% 156,500
1979 1 5 40% 170,326

Saab 99 turb reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 99 turb vehicles in our MOT data, 45% pass the MOT (a 55% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 99 turb MOT issues are: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2); Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5).

The typical Saab 99 turb in our data has covered around 163,413 miles.

Compare the Saab 99 turb

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