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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.4% pass rate
from 1,638 tests in 2021
(7.7% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.0% fail on Headlamps (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.061% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.061% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Main beam tell-tale (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Sub-frame (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.49% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.12% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.73% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.85% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic systems (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.061% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.061% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.061% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.061% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.061% fail on Belts
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.73% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.061% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Catch
        • 0.061% fail on Hinge
    • 0.061% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
    • 0.061% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.061% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.061% fail on Cabs
      • 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.061% 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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