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SAAB 900 MOT Results

57.5% pass rate
from 979 tests in 2017
(46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Position lamps (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Rear lamps (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.31% fail on All position lamps
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Tell tales
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (28 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.0% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.61% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.61% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Battery
    • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 18% fail on Suspension (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Spring mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Front drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Couplings
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.6% fail on Front
      • 0.10% fail on Rear
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.72% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage condition
    • 0.61% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.10% fail on General condition
  • 17% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.6% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake operation
    • 5.9% fail on Hydraulic systems (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Components (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pipes
        • 0.10% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.41% fail on Leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 2.3% fail on Hub components (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on ABS
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
        • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal linkage
        • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 0.20% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.20% fail on Restricted movement
  • 9.1% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.8% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Cap
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on System
    • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering system
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Free play
        • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering control
      • 0.20% fail on Steering column
    • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
  • 5.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.1% fail on Body condition
    • 1.4% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis
    • 0.61% fail on Speedometer (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Drivers
    • 0.20% fail on Body security
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers
      • 0.10% fail on Passengers other
  • 4.4% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
    • 0.10% fail on Valve stem
  • 1.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.20% fail on Towbars
    • 0.20% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
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