1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Saab 900 MOT pass rate and common faults

329 MOT tests in 2024. 65.3% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time65.3%
Failed or needed repairs34.7%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 329 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.2%
  4. Washers: not working4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes24.6%
  2. Lights & electrics21.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Suspension10.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  7. Steering5.2%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Saab 900?

In 2024, 65.3% of 1992 Saab 900 cars passed their MOT first time, across 329 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Saab 900?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1992 Saab 900 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).