MOT reliability
Saab 9000 i se
193 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 193 Saab 9000 i se vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9000 i se has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,713 miles.
193
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
6,419
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9000 i se problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9000 i se MOT tests:
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Other110%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
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Steering1%
Saab 9000 i se pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 11 | 55% |
| 15 | 18 | 61% |
| 16 | 14 | 57% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (193)
Most common Saab 9000 i se MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9000 i se MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- wiper blades slightly deteriorated (2 times)
Saab 9000 i se pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 160,078 |
| 1992 | 3 | 12 | 50% | 118,612 |
| 1991 | 10 | 36 | 58% | 155,945 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 155,329 |
Saab 9000 i se reliability FAQ
Across 193 Saab 9000 i se vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9000 i se MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Saab 9000 i se in our data has covered around
148,713 miles.
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