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Common Suzuki X90 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Suzuki X90 MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 433 real MOT tests across 2 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol

72%

Suzuki X90 pass rate

82%

Suzuki average

82%

National average

The Suzuki X90 has an average MOT pass rate of 72%, which is 10 points below the Suzuki average and 10 points below the national average.

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Most Common Suzuki X90 MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Suzuki X90, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Suzuki X90 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1996
69%
Worst year
1997
73%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
1997Petrol1.6L73%25%
1996Petrol1.6L69%31%

Most Reliable Year

1997

73% pass rate from 309 tests

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Least Reliable Year

1996

69% pass rate from 124 tests

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Suzuki X90 Running Costs

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Suzuki X90 FAQ

What are the most common Suzuki X90 problems?

The most common Suzuki X90 MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 433 real tests.

Is the Suzuki X90 reliable?

The Suzuki X90 has an average MOT pass rate of 72%, which is 10 points below the national average of 82%. This is about average reliability.

Which year Suzuki X90 is most reliable?

The 1997 Suzuki X90 is the most reliable year with a 73% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 1996 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 69%.

How much does it cost to fix common Suzuki X90 faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Suzuki X90 typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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