Saab 900 vs Saab 9000 cde: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 9000 cde
66%
MOT pass rate · 2,529 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 900 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 9000 cde |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 143,244 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 2,529 |
Most common faults
Saab 900
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Saab 9000 cde
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Saab 900 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.