SAAB 900, registered in 1989
51.0% pass rate
from 457 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Lighting and signalling
- 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (91% worse than other 1989 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.7% fail on Front lamps
- 2.6% fail on Rear lamps (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
- 1.3% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.66% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Flashing type
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.22% fail on Matched pair
- 0.22% fail on Switch
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate
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3.3% fail on
Fog lamp
- 3.1% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.22% fail on Tell tale
- 1.5% fail on Horn
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22% fail on
Suspension
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12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(42% worse than other 1989 cars)
- 12% fail on Component mounting (75% worse than other 1989 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Spring mounting
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5.7% fail on
Drive shafts
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5.7% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 5.7% fail on Constant velocity joints
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5.7% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.6% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.8% fail on Pins / bushes (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.22% fail on Linkage
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2.0% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 2.0% fail on Front
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1.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.1% fail on Pins / bushes
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.44% fail on Condition
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0.22% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.22% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.22% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.22% fail on Condition
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12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(42% worse than other 1989 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
- 6.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 6.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.6% fail on Front wheels
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8.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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8.3% fail on
Components
- 5.7% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Pipes
- 0.44% fail on Leaks
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8.3% fail on
Components
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
- 0.22% fail on Brake calipers
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0.88% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.88% fail on Condition
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 5.9% fail on Washers
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
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11% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
- 6.3% fail on Exhaust system
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4.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.4% fail on Non catalyst
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1.1% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.44% fail on Cap
- 0.44% fail on System
- 0.22% fail on Hose
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6.8% fail on
Steering
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4.6% fail on
Steering system
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end
- 1.8% fail on Steering rack
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0.22% fail on
Free play
- 0.22% fail on Steering rack
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Steering arm
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2.4% fail on
Power steering
(170% worse than other 1989 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Other components
- 0.22% fail on Pump
- 0.22% fail on Rams
- 0.22% fail on Steering operation
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4.6% fail on
Steering system
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 0.22% fail on Size / type
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5.0% fail on
Body and structure
- 2.8% fail on Body condition
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1.8% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.8% fail on Chassis
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0.44% fail on
Doors
- 0.44% fail on Drivers
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0.44% fail on
Seats
- 0.44% fail on Drivers
- 0.22% fail on Body security
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.22% fail on Requirements
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2.0% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate
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0.22% fail on
Towbars
- 0.22% fail on Towbar
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SAAB 900 1978
Solid, practical hatch brimming with individuality and character. Will run and run if looked after.
