Saab 900 vs Saab 9000cs: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Saab 9000cs
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 9000cs (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 9000cs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 116,368 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 3 |
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 9000cs
- Fuel breather split under offside rear wheelarch
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 9000cs (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.