Saab 9000cs vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9000cs
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9000cs (75%) 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 9000cs | Saab 99 gl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 116,368 mi | 135,154 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 15,388 |
Most common faults
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)
Saab 99 gl
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9000cs (75%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) 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.