Saab 900 - 1991
283.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1991 is 263.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 900, model year 1991.
Sample size: 269 cars, 542 tests and 1,538 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 269 cars
The 1991 SAAB 900 has an overall defect rate of 284 per 100 vehicles, which is 7.8% higher than the average for cars from the same year. It shows a concerning trend with defects increasing significantly in the higher mileage brackets, particularly after 124,000 miles, where the rate reaches 447 per 100. Notably, this model performs worse than average in critical areas such as brakes, with a defect rate of 130 compared to the average of 107, and lights and electrics, where it records a defect rate of 75 versus the average of 59. While tyre wear is not specifically highlighted, the other defects indicate areas that could require attention for potential buyers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 269 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 23.5% worse
129.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 105.2 / 100 tests
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 2.1% better
28.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 11.3% worse
23.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 26.6% worse
75.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 0.2% worse
176.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 176.5 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber bush excessively worn
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 0.2% worse
64.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 64.1 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 21.7% better
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.4 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 4.0% worse
55.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 77
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 14