MOT reliability
Saab Aero
9 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Saab Aero vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Saab Aero has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,720 miles.
9
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
7,521
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab Aero problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab Aero MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
Saab Aero pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 10 | 60% |
| 7 | 12 | 58% |
| 8 | 12 | 50% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 8 | 50% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)
Most common Saab Aero MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab Aero MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
Saab Aero pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 49,947 |
| 2006 | 2 | 39 | 62% | 135,954 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 162,709 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 68,860 |
| 2003 | 3 | 29 | 69% | 102,159 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 91,579 |
Saab Aero reliability FAQ
Across 9 Saab Aero vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab Aero MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Saab Aero in our data has covered around
105,720 miles.
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