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Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150
83%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 (83%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 Saab 900
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 142,048 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 16 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150

  1. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  2. Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nail in nearside rear tyre

Saab 900

  1. Oil leak
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 (83%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 report Full Saab 900 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.