SAAB 9000 MOT Results

Registered in 1997

58.2% pass rate

from 294 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9000 is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Dipswitch (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 2.0% fail on Side repeaters
- 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.68% fail on Horn
  - 0.34% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.0% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.5% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.68% fail on Joints
- 5.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.34% fail on Tank
  - 0.34% fail on Hose
  - 0.34% fail on Pipe
  - 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.68% fail on Doors
  - 0.34% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.34% fail on Door condition
  - 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.34% fail on Door condition
- 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.34% fail on Chassis
  - 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.34% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.34% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.34% fail on Undertray
13% fail on Brakes
- 7.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      - 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
13% fail on Suspension
- 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.7% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.34% fail on Linkage
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 1.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.0% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.34% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.34% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.34% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.34% fail on Undertray
4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.34% fail on Condition
3.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
2.4% fail on Tyres
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.68% fail on Tread depth
- 0.34% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Steering
- 1.0% fail on Steering column (20 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.68% fail on Steering rack
- 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.34% fail on Track rod end
- 0.34% fail on Power steering
  - 0.34% fail on Other components
0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.34% fail on Registration plates