Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto (1993)
1993 Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 1993 Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 SAAB 9000 is in serious trouble: just 10.4% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, making it one of the least reliable cars of its age on the road. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 1.9%, but the fundamental issue is that nearly nine in ten examples fail their MOT, signalling widespread mechanical decay.
At 129,746 miles on average, these cars are well-used but not exceptionally so for their 31-year age, yet they're still falling apart—expect 0.19 failures and 0.3 advisories per test as standard. If you're seriously considering one, budget for immediate major remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Saab specialist, because the statistics suggest structural problems rather than simple wear items.
What to check before buying a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 106 | 10.5% | 0.19 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Saab 9000 Cde Turbo Auto vehicles fall between 105,910 and 150,121 miles.
MOT History Averages
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