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Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 28 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto (83%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 5% 0% ✓
Average mileage 134,354 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 28 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Saab 99 gl

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto (83%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto report Full Saab 99 gl 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.