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Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 113 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto (67%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 67% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 33% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 143,834 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 113 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  6. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Saab 99 gl

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto (67%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9000 cse anniversary auto report Full Saab 99 gl report Most reliable cars

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.