Saab 9-5 vs Saab V-4: 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 V-4
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab V-4 (82%) 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 V-4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,801 mi | 63,977 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 V-4
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab V-4 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-5 report Full Saab V-4 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.