MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4
7 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,781 miles.
7
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
6,577
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other18%
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Brakes18%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Other (4), Petrol (3)
Most common Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 133,308 |
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 in our data has covered around
115,781 miles.
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