Saab 9000 Cde (1993)
1993 Saab 9000 Cde
CarHunch analysed 724 real MOT records for the 1993 Saab 9000 Cde. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 SAAB 9000 CDE is significantly less reliable than the average UK car: only 49.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to 80% nationally. With 11.6% of these cars having had a dangerous defect recorded, there's a meaningful safety concern for buyers to take seriously.
At nearly 137,000 miles on average, these cars have been well-used, yet they're still generating 1.23 failures and 3.3 advisories per test on average—suggesting wear is compounding into real mechanical issues. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on cooling system integrity and suspension, as these are perennial weak points on the 9000 platform.
What to check before buying a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde
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 (100%) | 723 | 49.2% | 1.23 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Saab 9000 Cde 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 vehicles fall between 109,917 and 165,320 miles.
1993 Saab 9000 Cde — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
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