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Saab 9-5 vs Saab 96gl: 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 96gl
50%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 96gl (50%) 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 96gl
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 5.5
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 136,801 mi 38,435 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 55,962 2

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 96gl

  1. Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  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. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 96gl (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 report Full Saab 96gl 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.