Is the Saab 9000 cse reliable?

The Saab 9000 cse has an average MOT pass rate of 75% across 5 years, based on 860 tests in 2026. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1994 with a 82% pass rate.

Which year Saab 9000 cse is best?

The 1994 Saab 9000 cse has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 69%. There's a 13 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Saab 9000 cse

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 860 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

860

Best Year

1994 (82%)

Years Covered

About the Saab 9000 cse

The Saab 9000 cse has been tested 860 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (1994 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 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 1994 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 44 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 69%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The SAAB 9000 CSE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 142,636 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 144,306 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.