Saab 9000 Cs MOT Failures
An analysis of 881 real DVSA MOT tests on the Saab 9000 Cs — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Saab 9000 Cs is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 9.4 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 881 MOT tests, 23.81% of all Saab 9000 Cs tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include seat mounting fault (9.2x the fleet average), brake hoses perished or damaged (9.0x the fleet average), structural corrosion (6.9x the fleet average), and abs fault (5.9x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Saab 9000 Cs's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Suspension, Seatbelts & Airbags, Brakes, Bodywork. If you're inspecting a Saab 9000 Cs before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Saab 9000 Cs
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Saab 9000 Cs:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, abs fault. Seatbelts & Airbags — check for seat mounting fault. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged. Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot....
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Saab 9000 Cs MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 881 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 9x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include seat mounting fault and brake hoses perished or damaged.
Is the Saab 9000 Cs reliable based on MOT data?
The Saab 9000 Cs has 6 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Saab 9000 Cs most commonly fails on anti-roll bar links worn and seat mounting fault. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Saab 9000 Cs's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.