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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.3% pass rate
from 846 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Main beam tell-tale (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (26 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.24% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.59% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.35% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.12% fail on Pivot
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.95% fail on Lever
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on System
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.47% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment
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