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SAAB 900 MOT Results

Registered in 1990
64.7% pass rate
from 317 tests in 2021
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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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.32% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.63% fail on Springs
      • 0.63% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.32% fail on Mounting
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Tank
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.95% fail on Seats
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 0.95% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.95% fail on Condition
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.32% fail on Speedometer

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