MOT reliability
Saab Turbo
3 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Saab Turbo vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Saab Turbo has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 165,647 miles.
3
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
4,544
Avg miles / year
3.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab Turbo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab Turbo MOT tests:
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Other132%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Brakes1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Saab Turbo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Saab Turbo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab Turbo MOT tests:
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- offside front bonnet corroded (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Saab Turbo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 217,785 |
| 1990 | 2 | 12 | 50% | 139,579 |
Saab Turbo reliability FAQ
Across 3 Saab Turbo vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab Turbo MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b).
The typical Saab Turbo in our data has covered around
165,647 miles.
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