Saab 9000
Registered from 1990 to 1998.
About this model
The Saab 9000 is an automobile produced by the Swedish company Saab from 1984 to 1998. Representing the company's foray into the executive car scene, it was developed as a result of the successes of the turbocharged 99 and 900 models. The 9000 remained in production until May 1998 and was replaced by the 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines, in two different 5-door hatchback designs or as a 4-door notchback.
From the Wikipedia article Saab 9000, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1997 2.3 petrol. 56 of 186 tests failed, 30%.
Better than 18% of 1997 cars. The typical one fails 26%, across 225 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 54% | 30 |
| Brakes | 50% | 28 |
| Suspension | 34% | 19 |
| Body and structure | 25% | 14 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 14% | 8 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 14% | 8 |
The defects inspectors cite
- 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, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Warning device shows system malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 50% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 34% of its failures
- 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
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 14% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lights and electrics — 54% of its failures
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Body and structure — 25% of its failures
- 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
- Seat belts and airbags — 14% of its failures