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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Saab 90. Check any 90 by registration number below.

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63.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.1%

vs Saab Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Saab 90 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Saab 90 has an average MOT pass rate of 63.0%, which is 10.1 percentage points below the Saab brand average of 73.1%. This suggests the 90 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Saab 90, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Saab 90 performs at MOT across different model years.

1985

Based on 40 vehicles

57.5%Below Average
Saab average: 73.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

14.8%

0

Based on 19 vehicles

68.4%Average
Saab average: 73.1%
Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

17.5%

Rear Offside

12.5%

Front Offside Upper

5.0%

Other Saab Models

Compare MOT reliability across Saab models.

Saab 9000

87.4% pass rate

Saab 9-5

75.6% pass rate

Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

72.6% pass rate

Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp S-a

81.3% pass rate

Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid Auto

56.5% pass rate

Saab 900

73.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Saab 90

Saab 90 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Saab 90 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Saab 90?
The average MOT pass rate for the Saab 90 is 63.0% compared to the Saab average of 73.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Saab 90?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Saab 90 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 63.0%, the Saab 90 is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Saab 90?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Saab 90?
Typical mileage for the Saab 90: 119,523 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 90 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Saab 90's MOT History

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