Saab 9000
From 300 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 27 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 27 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.6% of 9000 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £156.
Typical mileage
Half of all 9000s tested had between 127,402 and 203,585 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 168,229 median miles, the 9000 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Saab 9000 MOT pass rate?
The Saab 9000 has a 71.3% MOT pass rate based on 300 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Saab 9000?
The most common MOT failure on the Saab 9000 is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Saab 9000 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Saab 9000 is 168,229 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 127,402 and 203,585 miles.
Buying a used 9000?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £156 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 38.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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