MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition
35 vehicles · 314 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 35 Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition vehicles and 314 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 156,618 miles.
35
Vehicles
314
MOT tests
8,942
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 83% |
| 4 | 16 | 88% |
| 5 | 18 | 83% |
| 6 | 17 | 88% |
| 7 | 22 | 68% |
| 8 | 16 | 88% |
| 9 | 16 | 69% |
| 10 | 16 | 69% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 13 | 77% |
| 13 | 17 | 65% |
| 14 | 14 | 64% |
| 15 | 9 | 100% |
| 16 | 13 | 54% |
| 17 | 9 | 56% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (34), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (13 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- rear exhaust coroding (6 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 29 | 90% | 125,636 |
| 2009 | 7 | 110 | 74% | 138,812 |
| 2008 | 5 | 91 | 71% | 251,511 |
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition reliability FAQ
Across 35 Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition in our data has covered around
156,618 miles.
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