MOT reliability
Saab Cabriolet
2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Saab Cabriolet vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Saab Cabriolet has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,950 miles.
2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
3,870
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab Cabriolet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab Cabriolet MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Other26%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Saab Cabriolet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Saab Cabriolet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab Cabriolet MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- rear exhaust heat sheild loose (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) (1 times)
- Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
Saab Cabriolet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 79,409 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 148,491 |
Saab Cabriolet reliability FAQ
Across 2 Saab Cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab Cabriolet MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab Cabriolet in our data has covered around
113,950 miles.
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