What year Saab 99 Gl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1984 Saab 99 Gl has the highest pass rate at 0.8%, out of 1,173 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Saab 99 Gl MOT failures?

The most common Saab 99 Gl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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9,684 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1984 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1984

0.8% first-test pass rate · 1,173 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1980

0.0% first-test pass rate · 2,485 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1984	0.8%	165,013 mi	1,173
1983	0.3%	104,749 mi	1,961
1982	0.3%	118,165 mi	1,987
1981	0.1%	89,870 mi	2,078
1980	0.0%	—	2,485

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