MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 linear

Q: Is the Saab 9-5 linear reliable?

Across 44 Saab 9-5 linear vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Saab 9-5 linear?

The typical Saab 9-5 linear in our data has covered around 107,653 miles.

44 vehicles · 226 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 44 Saab 9-5 linear vehicles and 226 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,653 miles.

Vehicles

226

MOT tests

10,831

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 linear problem areas

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

Other54%
Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
Brakes16%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Steering1%

Saab 9-5 linear pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-5 linear's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	17	82%
4	30	83%
5	28	71%
6	21	86%
7	13	85%
8	7	71%
9	5	100%
10	6	83%
11	6	83%
12	7	71%
13	9	56%
14	5	80%
15	6	83%
16	9	67%
17	6	67%
18	5	80%
19	3	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (32), Other (6), Diesel (5), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Saab 9-5 linear MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)

Saab 9-5 linear pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	2	40	75%	60,554
2006	4	67	84%	72,117
2003	6	22	82%	107,675
2002	10	49	73%	113,250
2001	1	5	80%	80,151

Saab 9-5 linear reliability FAQ

Across 44 Saab 9-5 linear vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-5 linear in our data has covered around 107,653 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-5 linear

See how the Saab 9-5 linear stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:

9-5 linear vs 9-3 9-5 linear vs 9-5 9-5 linear vs 900 9-5 linear vs 99 gl

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