Saab 9-5 vs Saab 97: 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 97
92%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 97 (92%) 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 97 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,801 mi | 31,934 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 55,962 | 2 |
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 97
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 97 (92%) 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.