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SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
64.0% pass rate
from 808 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.87% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.74% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Linkage (58 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale (42 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.74% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.99% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.12% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
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