Saab 9000 Cs
From 316 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 38 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 38 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| 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 | 18 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26% of 9000 Cs failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% 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 £131.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 67.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all 9000 Css tested had between 112,696 and 188,108 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 161,580 median miles, the 9000 Cs has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Saab 9000 Cs MOT pass rate?
The Saab 9000 Cs has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 316 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Saab 9000 Cs?
The most common MOT failure on the Saab 9000 Cs is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 38 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 Cs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Saab 9000 Cs is 161,580 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 112,696 and 188,108 miles.
Buying a used 9000 Cs?
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 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £131 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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