1995 SAAB 900 MOT Results

SAAB 900, registered in 1995

46.9% pass rate

from 1,977 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

Pass rate by mileage

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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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

33% fail on Lighting and signalling (21% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 13% fail on Registration plate (87% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 8.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 8.2% fail on Position lamps (25% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 7.5% fail on Front lamps (35% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Rear lamps (61% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.15% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 7.5% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Individual lamps
    - 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.10% fail on Switch
    - 0.051% fail on Tell tales
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.20% fail on Switch
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (53% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.96% fail on Fog lamp (55% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.051% fail on Switch
- 0.56% fail on Horn
- 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.25% fail on Switch
22% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.8% fail on Rear wheels (25% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 6.8% fail on Parking brake performance (26% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.6% fail on Front wheels (54% better than other 1995 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 8.5% fail on Components
    - 4.7% fail on Pipes
    - 4.5% fail on Hoses (55% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.30% fail on Valves
  - 0.20% fail on Leaks
  - 0.15% fail on Operation
- 2.9% fail on Hub components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.61% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.20% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.051% fail on Brake drums
- 2.5% fail on Parking brake
  - 2.5% fail on Condition
- 1.3% fail on ABS
- 0.66% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.51% fail on Cable
  - 0.10% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.051% fail on Lever
  - 0.051% fail on Relay lever
- 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
  - 0.30% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.10% fail on Pedal
    - 0.10% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Restricted movement
15% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 1995 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Location
- 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Pins / bushes (28% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.051% fail on Condition
  - 0.051% fail on Attachment
- 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Component mounting (69% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Subframe mounting (54% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Spring mounting
- 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 1.9% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Front drive shafts (70% better than other 1995 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (70% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.051% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.46% fail on Condition
- 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Front (63% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Rear (94% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.15% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.051% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.051% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.051% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.051% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.051% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.051% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.051% fail on Front suspension locking devices
13% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 9.9% fail on Exhaust system (28% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Catalyst (44% better than other 1995 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Fuel system (87% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on System (190% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Cap
  - 0.25% fail on Hose
  - 0.20% fail on Pipe
  - 0.10% fail on Tank
12% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 6.4% fail on Wipers
- 5.2% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
- 0.56% fail on Mirrors
- 0.051% fail on Bonnet
11% fail on Tyres
- 7.4% fail on Tread depth
- 4.4% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Size / type
- 0.051% fail on Valve stem
3.6% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 1995 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (55% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Requirements
3.6% fail on Steering (39% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Steering system (65% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.51% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.91% fail on Steering control (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Steering shaft (9 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.86% fail on Power steering
  - 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.30% fail on Other components
  - 0.10% fail on Rams
  - 0.051% fail on Drive system
  - 0.051% fail on Pump
- 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Steering operation
2.7% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate
2.6% fail on Body and structure (54% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Body condition (53% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Doors
  - 0.51% fail on Drivers
  - 0.10% fail on Passengers front
- 0.51% fail on Vehicle structure (72% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Chassis (72% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Body security
0.40% fail on Road wheels
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
0.051% fail on Towbars
- 0.051% fail on Towbar

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