MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 aer
13 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Saab 9-5 aer vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 aer has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,567 miles.
13
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
12,706
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 aer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 aer MOT tests:
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Other135%
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Steering7%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Saab 9-5 aer pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 11 | 82% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Saab 9-5 aer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 aer MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- front bumper poorly fitted (2 times)
- headlamps poorly fitted (2 times)
Saab 9-5 aer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 45,584 |
| 2003 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 108,610 |
| 2002 | 3 | 10 | 90% | 103,356 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 122,554 |
| 2000 | 4 | 22 | 55% | 154,670 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 104,709 |
Saab 9-5 aer reliability FAQ
Across 13 Saab 9-5 aer vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 aer MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Oil leak; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Saab 9-5 aer in our data has covered around
118,567 miles.
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