Saab 9000 cs
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 285 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
285
Best Year
1995 (72%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Saab 9000 cs?
Saab 9000 cs by Year
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About the Saab 9000 cs
The Saab 9000 cs has been tested 285 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1992 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 64 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 5 point spread, the 9000 cs is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
Older SAAB 9000 CSs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 122,921 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 154,748 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Saab brand average of 75%, the 9000 cs is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Saab models.
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