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Saab 9000 turbo 16 se aut vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9000 turbo 16 se aut
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9000 turbo 16 se aut (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 turbo 16 se aut Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 67% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 33% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 138,516 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 9000 turbo 16 se aut

  1. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  2. Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  3. Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  4. Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
  5. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  6. Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 turbo 16 se aut (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 turbo 16 se aut 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.