Saab 900 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,682 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,682 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 65% of Saab 900 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 900 tends to fail
Share of Saab 900 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Saab 900 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Saab 900 holds up well for its age: 65% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 53% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Saab 900?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Saab 900 in 2024: 13 years and older, 65%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Saab 900 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Saab 900 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).