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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
55.6% pass rate
from 376 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% 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
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.80% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Lever (16 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.27% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.53% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut (16 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.53% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.27% fail on System
    • 0.53% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
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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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