SAAB 9-5, registered in 1999
58.5% pass rate
from 4,206 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(23% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(12% better than other 1999 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 1999 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Registration plate (19% better than other 1999 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Headlamps
(29% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Matched pair
- 0.071% fail on Switch
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5.9% fail on
Position lamps
(19% better than other 1999 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Front lamps (15% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Rear lamps (70% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on All position lamps
- 0.024% fail on Switch
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4.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(34% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(34% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Individual lamps (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
- 1.00% fail on Side repeaters
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(34% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.048% fail on Tell tale
- 0.071% fail on Horn (87% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.024% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.024% fail on Switch
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14% fail on
Brakes
(32% better than other 1999 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Brake performance
(32% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.6% fail on Rear wheels (31% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels (59% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Brake operation
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4.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(47% better than other 1999 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Components
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Pipes (24% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Hoses (82% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.048% fail on Operation
- 0.048% fail on Leaks (86% better than other 1999 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Components
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
(25% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.45% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.024% fail on Brake calipers
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake
(38% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Fitment
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0.67% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.33% fail on Cable
- 0.29% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Clevis joint (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Linkage
- 0.024% fail on Pivot
- 0.55% fail on ABS (47% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.071% fail on Additional braking devices (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.048% fail on
Components
- 0.024% fail on Pipes
- 0.024% fail on Servos
- 0.024% fail on Leaks
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0.048% fail on
Components
- 0.071% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Service brake control components
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Pedal
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Condition
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0.048% fail on
Pedal
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Brake performance
(32% better than other 1999 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Tyres
(12% better than other 1999 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Size / type
- 0.048% fail on Valve stem
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8.6% fail on
Suspension
(62% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.6% fail on Linkage
- 1.1% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.40% fail on Attachment
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Pins / bushes (46% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(31% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (31% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(86% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Constant velocity joints (86% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Couplings
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(86% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.48% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.33% fail on
Wheel bearings
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Front (61% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Rear (97% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.24% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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0.19% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.19% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.19% fail on Front suspension joints (89% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Condition (98% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Location
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0.095% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.048% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
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0.071% fail on
Prescribed areas
(98% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Subframe mounting (93% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Component mounting
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0.024% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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0.024% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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3.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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8.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(28% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Washers (39% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Windscreen
- 0.76% fail on Mirrors
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5.8% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(54% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(76% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Catalyst (76% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.40% fail on System
- 0.19% fail on Cap
- 0.048% fail on Pipe
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2.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate
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1.2% fail on
Steering
(77% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Drag link end
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0.024% fail on
Free play
- 0.024% fail on Steering rack
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0.24% fail on
Power steering
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.048% fail on Operation
- 0.048% fail on Other components
- 0.024% fail on Drive system
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1.00% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Body and structure
(75% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Body condition (67% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
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0.048% fail on
Doors
(87% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Drivers
- 0.024% fail on Passengers front
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0.048% fail on
Load security
- 0.024% fail on Bootlid
- 0.024% fail on Tailgate
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0.024% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.024% fail on Chassis
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0.59% fail on
Seat belts
(83% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Condition
- 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Requirements
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0.45% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Condition
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SAAB 9-5 1997
Decent mix of performance and economy. Superb long-distance comfort aided by good ride and fantastic seats. An exceptionally safe car.
