Saab 9-5 vs Saab 99 turb: 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 99 turb
45%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 99 turb (45%) 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 99 turb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 45% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 55% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,801 mi | 163,413 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 99 turb
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 99 turb (45%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-5 report Full Saab 99 turb 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.