Saab 9-5 vs Saab 95 aero: 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 95 aero
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 95 aero (75%) 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 95 aero |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,801 mi | 132,089 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 55,962 | 1 |
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 95 aero
- Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exterior mirrors discoloured
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 95 aero (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.