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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
54.3% pass rate
from 768 tests in 2021
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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Headlamp (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.91% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Tank
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% 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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