Where in Britain does the Saab 9000 fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 41.2% of 5,043 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Saab 9000 failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Southampton (SO): 53.6% against 40.8% elsewhere (+12.8 points). It does best in Reading (RG), −15.3 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Saab 9000 MOT statistics · check a Saab 9000 by registration
Saab 9000 in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton (SO) | 53.6 | 40.8 | +12.8 | +4.7 to +20.9 | 151 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 53.5 | 40.9 | +12.6 | +3.3 to +21.8 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 47.4 | 41.1 | +6.3 | −3.0 to +15.6 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 43.7 | 41.1 | +2.6 | −6.5 to +11.6 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| Stevenage (SG) | 36.0 | 41.3 | −5.4 | −14.3 to +3.6 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 34.9 | 41.3 | −6.5 | −15.5 to +2.6 | 109 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 33.0 | 41.4 | −8.4 | −17.1 to +0.4 | 115 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 26.5 | 41.8 | −15.3 | −21.4 to −9.2 | 211 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,043 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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