MOT reliability
Saab Sonett
15 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Saab Sonett vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Saab Sonett has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,463 miles.
15
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
4,428
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab Sonett problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab Sonett MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Brakes20%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Saab Sonett pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Saab Sonett MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab Sonett MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) (2 times)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
Saab Sonett pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,340 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36,414 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,822 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,454 |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 26,560 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,483 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 90,365 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 8,724 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 69,778 |
| 1984 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 145,158 |
| 1974 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 39,650 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 36,893 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 46,978 |
| 1967 | 1 | 18 | 100% | 44,686 |
Saab Sonett reliability FAQ
Across 15 Saab Sonett vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab Sonett MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Saab Sonett in our data has covered around
50,463 miles.
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