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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
62.9% pass rate
from 577 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.17% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.17% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Belts
    • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
    • 0.35% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 0.87% fail on Power steering
      • 0.69% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
    • 0.69% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
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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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