MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition
11 vehicles · 130 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Saab 9-5 2.0t edition vehicles and 130 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 2.0t edition has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,351 miles.
11
Vehicles
130
MOT tests
6,766
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 2.0t edition MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other34%
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Brakes18%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering2%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 78% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-5 2.0t edition MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 2.0t edition MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (11 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 71 | 79% | 84,754 |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 | 75% | 125,488 |
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition reliability FAQ
Across 11 Saab 9-5 2.0t edition vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 2.0t edition MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-5 2.0t edition in our data has covered around
104,351 miles.
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