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SAAB 900 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
56.1% pass rate
from 253 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 900 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.40% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.79% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
    • 0.79% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.79% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.79% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Hose
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 0.79% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.79% fail on Floor
    • 0.40% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.40% fail on Carrier
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Cabs
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.6% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.40% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.40% fail on Steering column
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates

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