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Saab 9-5 vs Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto: 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 aero turbo4 auto
70%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 136,801 mi 112,918 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 55,962 4

Most common faults

Saab 9-5

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Fuel tank straps corroded
  4. General corrosion under vehicle
  5. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 report Full Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto 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.