Saab 9-5 vs Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition
76%
MOT pass rate · 35 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-5 | Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 136,801 mi | 156,618 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 55,962 | 35 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-5
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.