SAAB 9-5 MOT Results
Registered in 200663.7% pass rate
from 2,650 tests in 2017
(14% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(14% better than other 2006 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Position lamps
(28% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Front lamps (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.038% fail on All position lamps
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5.4% fail on
Headlamps
(45% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (39 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device (58 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device (21 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Switch
- 0.038% fail on Matched pair
- 0.038% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Fog lamp (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Tell tale
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0.42% fail on
Direction indicators
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Individual lamps (87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Battery
- 0.26% fail on Horn
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.038% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.038% fail on Lamp
- 0.038% fail on Switch
- 0.038% fail on Tell tale
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7.5% fail on
Position lamps
(28% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.64% fail on Front wheels (51% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.5% fail on
Components
(31% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Pipes (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Hoses
- 0.23% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.11% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on Leaks
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3.5% fail on
Components
(31% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.75% fail on Brake discs
- 0.038% fail on Brake back plates
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.83% fail on ABS
- 0.19% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement
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0.075% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.075% fail on
Components
- 0.038% fail on Servos
- 0.038% fail on Valves
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0.075% fail on
Components
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0.038% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.038% fail on Lever
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
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9.4% fail on
Suspension
(43% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.45% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.23% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (39% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
- 0.038% fail on Attachment
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(50% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(51% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (52% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Couplings
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0.038% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.038% fail on Drive shafts
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1.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(51% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Coil springs
(82% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.83% fail on
Sub-frames
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Condition
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0.72% fail on
Trailing arms
(190% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Attachment
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0.42% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.34% fail on Component mounting
- 0.075% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.038% fail on Spring mounting
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0.38% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Wheel bearings
(65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Rear (65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front
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0.30% fail on
Shock absorbers
(80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Radius arms
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front suspension joints (84% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Tyres
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth
- 4.9% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem
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4.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(28% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Mirrors
- 0.23% fail on Windscreen
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
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1.9% fail on
Fuel system
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on System (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Cap
- 0.075% fail on Pipe
- 0.038% fail on Hose
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Emissions (42% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.9% fail on
Fuel system
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.038% fail on Requirements
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0.038% fail on
Installation check
- 0.038% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(66% worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.75% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Power steering
- 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Operation
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0.19% fail on
Steering system
(93% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.038% fail on Track rod end
- 0.038% fail on Lock stop
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0.075% fail on
Steering control
- 0.075% fail on Steering lock
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0.53% fail on
Power steering
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0.60% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.45% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.038% fail on Halfshafts
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0.42% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Body condition
- 0.11% fail on Body security
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0.075% fail on
Seats
- 0.075% fail on Passengers
- 0.038% fail on Engine mountings
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0.038% fail on
Load security
- 0.038% fail on Tailgate
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.