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SAAB 900 MOT Results

64.0% pass rate
from 817 tests in 2021
(33% 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.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.86% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 11% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.49% fail on Springs
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.37% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.73% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.12% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
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