Saab Aero MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 52 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 53.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Saab Aero MOT Reliability Overview
The Saab Aero is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 52 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 46.2% and a failure rate of 53.8%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Saab Aero earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Saab Aero presents for MOT with approximately 96,515 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Saab Aero is Suspension, affecting 55.8% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 44.2%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 44.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 59.6% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 57.7% | 30 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 52.0% | 27 |
| 4 | Tyres | 51.9% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 9.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 9.6% | 5 |
| 7 | Registration Plates And Vin | 5.8% | 3 |
| 8 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 5.8% | 3 |
| 9 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 3.8% | 2 |
| 10 | Visibility | 1.9% | 1 |
| 11 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.9% | 1 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 1.9% | 1 |
| 13 | Body, Structure And General Items | 1.9% | 1 |
| 14 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 96,515 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6.18 | 59.6% | 31 |
| Brakes | 5.98 | 57.7% | 30 |
| Tyres | 5.38 | 51.9% | 27 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.38 | 52.0% | 27 |
| Visibility | 1.20 | 11.5% | 6 |
| Steering | 1.00 | 9.6% | 5 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.60 | 5.8% | 3 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.60 | 5.8% | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.40 | 3.8% | 2 |
| Body & Structure | 0.40 | 3.8% | 2 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.20 | 1.9% | 1 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.20 | 1.9% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Saab Aero has 96,515 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Saab Aero has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.57% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Saab Aero MOT Data
The Saab Aero is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 52 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 46.2% and a failure rate of 53.8%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Saab Aero owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Aero is likely to perform.
Suspension — 55.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 55.8% of MOT failures on the Saab Aero. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 44.2% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 44.2% of MOT failures on the Saab Aero. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Brakes — 44.2% of failures
Brakes issues account for 44.2% of MOT failures on the Saab Aero. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Saab Aero?
Based on 52 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Saab Aero has an overall pass rate of 46.2% (53.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Saab Aero?
The top 3 reasons a Saab Aero fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (55.8%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (44.2%), 3. Brakes (44.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Saab Aero reliable?
With a 53.8% MOT failure rate, the Aero is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Saab Aero?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (55.8%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (44.2%); Brakes (44.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.