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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
59.2% pass rate
from 1,376 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.0% fail on Headlamps (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.073% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Main beam tell-tale (31 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.073% fail on Horn
    • 0.073% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.073% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.65% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.29% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.073% fail on Servos
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Other components
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.22% fail on Tank
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Towbar
      • 0.073% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.073% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.73% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
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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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