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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Saab 93. Check any 93 by registration number below.

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62.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.6%

vs Saab Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Saab 93 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Saab 93 has an average MOT pass rate of 62.5%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the Saab brand average of 73.1%. This suggests the 93 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 93, 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 93 performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 38 vehicles

52.6%Below Average
Saab average: 73.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

100.0%

0

Based on 101 vehicles

72.3%Average
Saab average: 73.1%
Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

10.5%

Front Nearside

7.9%

Rear Nearside

2.6%

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 93

Saab 93 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Saab 93 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Saab 93?
The average MOT pass rate for the Saab 93 is 62.5% 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 93?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Saab 93 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 62.5%, the Saab 93 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 93?
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 93?
Typical mileage for the Saab 93: 116,018 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 93 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Saab 93's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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