SAAB 9-5 MOT Results
Registered in 200256.6% pass rate
from 1,812 tests in 2017
(12% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.
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28% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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10% fail on
Headlamps
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (18 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device (18 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.055% fail on Switch
- 9.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 6.8% fail on Front lamps
- 1.0% fail on Rear lamps (47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Registration plate lamp
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5.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(93% worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(93% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Individual lamps (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(93% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.22% fail on Battery (76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.11% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.11% fail on Switch
- 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.055% fail on Horn
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10% fail on
Headlamps
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension
(28% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 4.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.33% fail on Attachment
- 0.055% fail on Condition
- 0.055% fail on Linkage condition
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4.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(51% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (50% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.11% fail on Drive shafts
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(51% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Sub-frames
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Attachment (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Component mounting (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.11% fail on Subframe mounting (83% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Coil springs
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.88% fail on Condition
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0.66% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.66% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Wheel bearings
(79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Front
- 0.055% fail on Rear
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0.22% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.22% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.22% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.22% fail on Condition
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0.11% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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6.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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14% fail on
Brakes
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Brake performance
(25% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.83% fail on Front wheels (70% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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5.1% fail on
Components
- 5.0% fail on Pipes
- 0.28% fail on Hoses (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Servos
- 0.39% fail on Leaks
- 0.17% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.055% fail on Operation
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5.1% fail on
Components
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.83% fail on Brake discs
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 0.055% fail on Fitment
- 0.72% fail on ABS
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0.33% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.22% fail on Cable
- 0.11% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.17% fail on Restricted movement
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0.11% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.11% fail on
Pedal
- 0.055% fail on Condition
- 0.055% fail on Anti-slip
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0.11% fail on
Pedal
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0.055% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.055% fail on
Components
- 0.055% fail on Servos
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0.055% fail on
Components
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6.6% fail on
Brake performance
(25% better than other 2002 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Tyres
- 5.7% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.22% fail on Size/type
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5.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Windscreen
- 0.28% fail on Mirrors
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Emissions (60% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.55% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Pipe
- 0.17% fail on System
- 0.055% fail on Hose
- 0.055% fail on Cap
- 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Steering
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Steering system
- 2.7% fail on Track rod end
- 0.39% fail on Steering rack
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
- 0.17% fail on Operation
- 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.055% fail on Rams
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3.3% fail on
Steering system
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1.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(55% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.61% fail on Condition
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0.22% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (86% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Seat belts
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(62% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.33% fail on Chassis
- 0.33% fail on Body condition (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Engine mountings
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0.11% fail on
Doors
(85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Passengers other
- 0.055% fail on Speedometer
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0.055% fail on
Seats
- 0.055% fail on Passengers
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0.055% fail on
Load security
- 0.055% fail on Bootlid
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0.33% fail on
Vehicle structure
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0.77% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.72% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Condition
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0.055% fail on
Towbars
- 0.055% fail on Towbar
- 0.055% fail on Vehicle structure
Read the Honest John Review
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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.