MOT reliability
Saab Saloon
11 vehicles · 112 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Saab Saloon vehicles and 112 completed MOT tests, the Saab Saloon has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,836 miles.
11
Vehicles
112
MOT tests
5,478
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab Saloon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab Saloon MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure9%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Saab Saloon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Saab Saloon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab Saloon MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
Saab Saloon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 140,943 |
| 2008 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 116,542 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 108,731 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 73,875 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65,939 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 98,457 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 188,848 |
| 1974 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 23,098 |
| 1972 | 2 | 24 | 92% | 88,943 |
| 1971 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 70,879 |
Saab Saloon reliability FAQ
Across 11 Saab Saloon vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab Saloon MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab Saloon in our data has covered around
96,836 miles.
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