Saab 900
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 5,770 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
5,770
Best Year
1998 (77%)
Years Covered
9
About the Saab 900
The Saab 900 has been tested 5,770 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1990 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 266 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 70%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SAAB 900 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 140,822 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 108,400 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Saab 900 by Year
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