Saab 9000 Cse
From 628 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. 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 | 33 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 30 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 15 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 14 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.2% of failures are serious: 32.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £115.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 62.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1997 | 70.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all 9000 Cses tested had between 117,307 and 172,735 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 150,186 median miles, the 9000 Cse has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Saab models
Common questions
What is the Saab 9000 Cse MOT pass rate?
The Saab 9000 Cse has a 70.5% MOT pass rate based on 628 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Saab 9000 Cse?
The most common MOT failure on the Saab 9000 Cse 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 Cse at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Saab 9000 Cse is 150,186 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 117,307 and 172,735 miles.
Buying a used 9000 Cse?
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 70.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £115 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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