MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 aero aut
9 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Saab 9-5 aero aut vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 aero aut has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,217 miles.
9
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
12,835
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 aero aut problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 aero aut MOT tests:
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Other182%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Saab 9-5 aero aut pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Saab 9-5 aero aut MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 aero aut MOT tests:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- minor oil leak from engine (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Saab 9-5 aero aut pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 81,210 |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 140,202 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 100,897 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 111,664 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 88,004 |
Saab 9-5 aero aut reliability FAQ
Across 9 Saab 9-5 aero aut vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 aero aut MOT issues are:
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.
The typical Saab 9-5 aero aut in our data has covered around
106,217 miles.
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