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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
58.8% pass rate
from 177 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.56% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Springs
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.56% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.56% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.56% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
    • 0.56% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.56% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.56% fail on Floor
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.56% fail on Steering
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Operation
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
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