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MOT reliability

Saab 9000 xs

3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Saab 9000 xs vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9000 xs has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,061 miles.

3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
4,450
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9000 xs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9000 xs MOT tests:

  • Other129%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%

Saab 9000 xs pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
15475%
16450%
17450%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Saab 9000 xs MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9000 xs MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  2. long handbrake travel (2 times)
  3. n/s/f sidelight dim (2 times)
  4. rear no plate deteriorated (2 times)
  5. rear rollbar bushes worn (2 times)
  6. washer bottle leaking (2 times)
  7. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  9. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  10. tyre side walls heavily kerbed on front (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)

Saab 9000 xs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 3 14 57% 133,061

Saab 9000 xs reliability FAQ

Across 3 Saab 9000 xs vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9000 xs MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); long handbrake travel; n/s/f sidelight dim.

The typical Saab 9000 xs in our data has covered around 133,061 miles.

Compare the Saab 9000 xs

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