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SAAB 900 MOT Results

61.5% pass rate
from 989 tests in 2020
(37% 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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Position lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.10% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.71% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Towbar
      • 0.10% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.10% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Springs
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.61% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pump
      • 0.20% fail on Rams (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.40% fail on Speedometer
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