SAAB 900 MOT pass rate
70.2% of 5,716 SAAB 900 MOT tests pass.
The 900's pass rate of 70.2% is in line with the average across all SAAB models, at 70.4%.
The SAAB 900 passes 70.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 70.2% | 5,716 | 131,693 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SAAB 900
The most common reason the SAAB 900 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 56.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 44.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.1% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 9.3% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SAAB 900?
- 70.2% of SAAB 900 MOT tests pass, based on 5,716 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SAAB 900?
- The most common reason the SAAB 900 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SAAB 900's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SAAB service history guide for how to check and keep one.