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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
62.2% pass rate
from 1,753 tests in 2021
(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.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.057% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.17% fail on Lever
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.057% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale (24 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.057% fail on Horn
    • 0.057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp
  • 10% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Particulate filter
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.057% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on System (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.057% fail on Bracket
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.057% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.057% fail on Seats
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.97% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.057% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% 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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