MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto
13 vehicles · 157 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto vehicles and 157 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,049 miles.
13
Vehicles
157
MOT tests
5,155
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility4%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 12 | 75% |
| 5 | 11 | 82% |
| 6 | 14 | 64% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 11 | 73% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 9 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (5 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
- slight oil leak (3 times)
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Outer Sill covers fitted. (2 times)
- offside & nearside sill covers fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 126 | 77% | 69,471 |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 108,830 |
Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto reliability FAQ
Across 13 Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)); Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-5 2.0t edition auto in our data has covered around
81,049 miles.
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