MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 linear auto
22 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Saab 9-5 linear auto vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear auto has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,091 miles.
22
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
9,684
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 linear auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 linear auto MOT tests:
-
Other64%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
-
Brakes13%
-
Emissions & nuisance4%
-
Seatbelts & equipment2%
-
Body & structure2%
-
Steering1%
-
Lamps & electrical1%
Saab 9-5 linear auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20), Other (2)
Most common Saab 9-5 linear auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 linear auto MOT tests:
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- fuel pipes slightly corroded at support clips (3 times)
- slight cracking between treads of nearside rear tyre (3 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- nearside rear lamp damage (2 times)
- plastic covers on both outer sills (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 linear auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 58,123 |
| 2003 | 2 | 36 | 75% | 58,320 |
| 2002 | 7 | 28 | 79% | 91,796 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 122,511 |
Saab 9-5 linear auto reliability FAQ
Across 22 Saab 9-5 linear auto vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear auto MOT issues are:
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-5 linear auto in our data has covered around
92,091 miles.
Compare the Saab 9-5 linear auto
See how the Saab 9-5 linear auto stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Saab 9-5 linear auto
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Saab models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks