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MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 estate

2 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 9-5 estate vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 estate has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,619 miles.

2
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
8,829
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 estate problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 estate MOT tests:

  • Other141%

Saab 9-5 estate pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
52100%
7250%
81100%
91100%
10250%
11250%
121100%
131100%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 9-5 estate MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 estate MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. part of exhaust system deteriorated (2 times)
  9. power steering pipes corroded (2 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  12. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  13. Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Saab 9-5 estate pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 1 100% 44,908
2002 1 14 79% 132,331

Saab 9-5 estate reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 9-5 estate vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 estate MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

The typical Saab 9-5 estate in our data has covered around 88,619 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-5 estate

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