MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto
20 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,480 miles.
20
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
6,423
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes9%
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Identification & plates4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (20)
Most common Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- exhaust back box corroded (5 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED SLIGHTLY (2 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened andrear (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- heat shield insecure. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (1 times)
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 139,606 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 66,924 |
Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto reliability FAQ
Across 20 Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); exhaust back box corroded; Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Saab 9-5 1.9tid edition auto in our data has covered around
124,480 miles.
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