Saab 9000 Cs XS I (1992)
1992 Saab 9000 Cs XS I
CarHunch analysed 276 real MOT records for the 1992 Saab 9000 Cs XS I. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Saab 9000 is in dire condition on the road: just 9.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which means nearly nine out of ten fail their initial test. Only 4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so catastrophic safety failures are rare, but the sheer scale of basic mechanical decay across the sample is alarming.
At 154,500 miles median, these cars have genuinely high mileage for their age, and they're failing on routine wear items—averaging a quarter of a failure per vehicle and half an advisory each—rather than catastrophic issues. If you're buying one, treat the MOT history as your primary diagnostic tool: a car that passed even once is worth far more investigation than one that's chronically failing, because it suggests an owner who actually maintains it rather than ignores it.
What to check before buying a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs XS I
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%) | 275 | 9.2% | 0.25 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Saab 9000 Cs XS I 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 1992 Saab 9000 Cs XS I vehicles fall between 122,753 and 176,052 miles.
MOT History Averages
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