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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.0% pass rate
from 1,316 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.076% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.30% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.076% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.076% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.076% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.076% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.84% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.076% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.076% fail on Horn
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.076% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.076% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.076% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.076% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.076% fail on Hose
      • 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.076% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.076% fail on Doors
      • 0.076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.076% fail on Seats
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.076% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.076% fail on Rams
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.076% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.076% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.076% fail on Steering play
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
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    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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