SAAB 900 MOT Results

Registered in 1991
57.7% pass rate
from 281 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 1991 cars)
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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 5.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Body condition
      • 0.36% fail on Panel
    • 0.36% fail on Towbar
      • 0.36% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Floor
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.6% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.71% fail on Other components
      • 0.36% fail on Operation
      • 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering wheel
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Springs
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates

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