Saab 9000 - 1996
329.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1996 is 337.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9000, model year 1996.
Sample size: 132 cars, 267 tests and 879 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 132 cars
The 1996 SAAB 9000 has a slightly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 329 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 330. Mileage trends show that the vehicle performs particularly well in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, but shows higher defect rates in the higher mileage category. Notably, the SAAB 9000 excels in steering and visibility, with defects in these categories significantly below average. Conversely, it struggles with lights and electrics, where its defect rate is considerably higher than the average.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 132 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 9.7% worse
149.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 136.6 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 44.2% better
17.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 40.2% better
16.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 74.3% worse
115.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.1% better
203.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 234.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 12.6% better
75.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 86.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 13.5% better
22.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 12.4% better
57.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.9 / 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)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
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: 8
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7