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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.1% pass rate
from 1,640 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.91% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.061% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.061% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.061% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.061% fail on Servos
      • 0.061% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.061% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.061% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale (20 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.061% fail on Switch
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on System (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Doors
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.061% fail on Cabs
      • 0.061% fail on Mounting fixings
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.91% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.061% fail on Rams
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% 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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