SAAB 9-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2010

71.7% pass rate

from 757 tests in 2021

(29% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-5 is unusually good or bad.

7.9% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Springs
  - 4.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.0% fail on Coil spring
- 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.92% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.66% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.66% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.13% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Position lamp
- 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.13% fail on Horn
5.4% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.92% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.79% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.79% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Cable
    - 0.13% fail on Lever
    - 0.13% fail on Linkage
    - 0.13% fail on Relay lever
    - 0.13% fail on Clevis joint
    - 0.13% fail on Pivot
- 2.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.79% fail on Rbt
      - 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
  - 0.13% fail on Hand lever
- 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.26% fail on Lever
- 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
4.5% fail on Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.13% fail on Other leaks
- 0.13% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.13% fail on Sound deadening material
2.6% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wipers
- 0.92% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Driver's view
- 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.13% fail on Windscreen
2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Transmission
  - 0.79% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.79% fail on Joints
  - 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.13% fail on Joints
- 0.66% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.13% fail on Chassis
  - 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.13% fail on Body
  - 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.13% fail on Doors
  - 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.13% fail on Door condition
0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.53% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.26% fail on Condition
  - 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.13% fail on Track rod end
0.26% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Saab 9-5 (2010 - 2011)
Distinctive design. Comfortable cabin. Impressive rear passenger room and large boot. Fuel efficient 2.0 TiD engine. Well equipped as standard.