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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Saab 96. Check any 96 by registration number below.

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96.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+23.3%

vs Saab Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Saab 96 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Saab 96 has an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, which is 23.3 percentage points above the Saab brand average of 73.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 96 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Saab 96, 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 96 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 28 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Saab average: 73.1%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

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 96

Saab 96 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Saab 96 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Saab 96?
The average MOT pass rate for the Saab 96 is 96.4% 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 96?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Saab 96 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, the Saab 96 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Saab 96?
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 96?
Typical mileage for the Saab 96: 54,386 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 96 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Saab 96's MOT History

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