SAAB 9-5 MOT Results
Registered in 200159.3% pass rate
from 1,276 tests in 2017
(18% 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.
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(13% better than other 2001 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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6.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.16% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.078% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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4.9% fail on
Position lamps
(29% better than other 2001 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Front lamps
- 0.94% fail on Rear lamps (53% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.078% fail on All position lamps
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.55% fail on All direction indicators
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.94% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.078% fail on Switch
- 0.39% fail on Horn
- 0.31% fail on Battery (69% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.078% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.078% fail on Switch
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14% fail on
Suspension
(38% better than other 2001 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(31% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.47% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Linkage condition
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Sub-frames
(190% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Condition
- 0.078% fail on Attachment
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1.0% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.78% fail on Front
- 0.31% fail on Rear
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0.86% fail on
Trailing arms
(140% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Prescribed areas
(81% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Component mounting (88% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.16% fail on Spring mounting
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0.78% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Constant velocity joints (82% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Coil springs
(81% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Shock absorbers
(57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front suspension joints (71% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.078% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.078% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.078% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.078% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.078% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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7.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(31% worse than other 2001 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2001 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.9% fail on
Components
- 4.8% fail on Pipes
- 0.55% fail on Hoses (62% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.16% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.078% fail on Leaks
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4.9% fail on
Components
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4.5% fail on
Brake performance
(52% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rear wheels (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Front wheels (77% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
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2.7% fail on
Hub components
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.47% fail on Brake discs
- 0.24% fail on Brake calipers
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0.86% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.86% fail on Condition
- 0.78% fail on ABS
- 0.47% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.47% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.24% fail on Cable
- 0.16% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Brake slack adjuster
- 0.24% fail on Restricted movement
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0.078% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.078% fail on
Pedal
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.078% fail on
Pedal
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0.078% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.078% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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5.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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8.3% fail on
Tyres
- 4.9% fail on Condition
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.16% fail on Valve stem
- 0.078% fail on Size/type
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6.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(36% better than other 2001 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(45% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Emissions (61% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.39% fail on Tank
- 0.24% fail on System
- 0.078% fail on Pipe
- 0.078% fail on Cap
- 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.71% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(85% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.24% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (84% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
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1.8% fail on
Steering
(62% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Steering system
(67% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Ball joint
- 0.078% fail on Drag link end
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0.47% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.078% fail on Other components
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0.078% fail on
Steering control
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0.078% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.078% fail on Universal joint
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0.078% fail on
Steering coupling
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1.3% fail on
Steering system
(67% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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1.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(61% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Body condition (63% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.39% fail on Chassis
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0.16% fail on
Seats
- 0.078% fail on Passengers
- 0.078% fail on Drivers
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0.078% fail on
Doors
- 0.078% fail on Drivers
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0.078% fail on
Load security
- 0.078% fail on Bootlid
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0.78% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.78% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
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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.