1997 SAAB 900 MOT Results

SAAB 900, registered in 1997

52.6% pass rate

from 5,657 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(14% better than other 1997 cars)

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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Lighting and signalling (7.8% better than other 1997 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Position lamps (26% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.1% fail on Front lamps (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Rear lamps (64% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.018% fail on Switch
- 7.3% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Individual lamps (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Direction indicators (86% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Switch
    - 0.018% fail on Tell tales
- 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Registration plate (13% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Matched pair
- 0.58% fail on Fog lamp (69% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Fog lamp (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.018% fail on Switch
- 0.41% fail on Horn (52% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.19% fail on Switch
  - 0.071% fail on Lamp
  - 0.018% fail on Tell tale
- 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
18% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 1997 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (14% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Rear wheels (20% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Front wheels (47% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Brake operation
- 6.5% fail on Hydraulic systems (30% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Components (27% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Hoses (47% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Pipes (53% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.053% fail on Valves (94% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Leaks (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Operation (80% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Parking brake (52% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Hub components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.58% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.035% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.018% fail on Brake back plates
- 1.3% fail on ABS (37% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.23% fail on Cable
  - 0.11% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Linkage
  - 0.018% fail on Stationary pin
- 0.16% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.035% fail on Service brake control components (90% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Pedal (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.035% fail on Condition (82% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.035% fail on Components
    - 0.018% fail on Pipes
    - 0.018% fail on Servos
12% fail on Fuel and exhaust (11% better than other 1997 cars)
- 10% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Catalyst (62% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Non catalyst
- 1.4% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.64% fail on Cap
  - 0.60% fail on System
  - 0.14% fail on Pipe
  - 0.071% fail on Hose
11% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Coil springs
  - 3.7% fail on Condition
  - 0.053% fail on Location
- 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Pins / bushes (51% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas (61% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Component mounting (70% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Spring mounting
  - 0.42% fail on Subframe mounting (64% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (32% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Condition (31% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Front suspension joints (46% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.90% fail on Front drive shafts (84% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.90% fail on Constant velocity joints (84% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Pins / bushes (91% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.37% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (91% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Front (80% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Rear (96% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Tie bars / rods (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Pins / bushes (83% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.018% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.018% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.018% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.018% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.018% fail on Condition
- 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.018% fail on Pins / bushes
11% fail on Tyres
- 6.6% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Size / type
- 0.018% fail on Valve stem
10% fail on Driver's view of the road (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Wipers
- 3.6% fail on Washers (30% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Windscreen (39% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Mirrors (54% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Bonnet
3.4% fail on Steering (34% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Steering system (57% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.65% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.071% fail on Free play
    - 0.071% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.053% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.018% fail on Other components
    - 0.018% fail on Steering component
- 0.67% fail on Power steering
  - 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.27% fail on Other components
  - 0.11% fail on Operation
  - 0.088% fail on Rams
  - 0.035% fail on Pump
- 0.55% fail on Steering control (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Steering shaft (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Steering operation
2.4% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Condition
- 0.088% fail on Requirements
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
2.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate
1.6% fail on Body and structure (64% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Body condition (61% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Vehicle structure (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Doors (61% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.053% fail on Drivers (81% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Passengers other
- 0.14% fail on Seats
  - 0.14% fail on Drivers
- 0.035% fail on Body security
0.44% fail on Road wheels
- 0.32% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment

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