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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
59.9% pass rate
from 489 tests in 2021
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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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Springs
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Pivot
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.82% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Servos
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.20% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Chassis
      • 0.82% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.61% fail on Floor (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.20% fail on Carrier
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
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  • Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Decent mix of performance and economy. Superb long-distance comfort aided by good ride and fantastic seats. An exceptionally safe car.

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