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SAAB 96 MOT Results

78.6% pass rate
from 70 tests in 2021
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 96 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Horn
      • 2.9% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.4% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.3% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions