Saab 900: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.3% of Saab 900 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1995, 1997 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,550 | 14.6% |
| 1995 | 617 | 15.2% |
| 1997 | 2,020 | 15.8% |
| 1998 | 687 | 14.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.