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SAAB 99 MOT Results

71.1% pass rate
from 83 tests in 2021
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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 99 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.2% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.2% fail on Speedometer
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth