MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto
4 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,918 miles.
4
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
7,569
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Brakes28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (1)
Most common Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (5 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (3 times)
- Fuel tank straps corroded (3 times)
- General corrosion under vehicle (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear tail lights slight condensation (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 96,380 |
Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto reliability FAQ
Across 4 Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)); Fuel tank straps corroded.
The typical Saab 9-5 aero turbo4 auto in our data has covered around
112,918 miles.
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