Saab 900 - 1992
299.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1992 is 300.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 900, model year 1992.
Sample size: 355 cars, 742 tests and 2,224 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 355 cars
The 1992 SAAB 900 has a slightly higher overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with 300 defects reported per 100 vehicles compared to 297. Notably, in the mileage range of 31,000 to 62,000 miles, this model performs better, but it shows increased defects in the higher mileage categories compared to the average. The SAAB 900 stands out positively in equipment-related issues, showing significantly fewer defects than average, while it performs worse in other categories, indicating a tendency for more varied defects. Tyre wear is not highlighted as a significant concern for this model, allowing it to focus on improving its reliability in other areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 355 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 15.6% worse
136.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 118.3 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 0.3% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 6.0% worse
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 0.3% better
67.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 3.7% better
188.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 196.2 / 100 tests
- 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
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 16.4% better
66.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.7 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 53.7% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 17.7% worse
73.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.0 / 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: 216
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 101
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 18