MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a
6 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 209,123 miles.
6
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
15,358
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering4%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a MOT tests:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (9 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape (2 times)
Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 30 | 73% | 209,123 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 72% | — |
Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a reliability FAQ
Across 6 Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a MOT issues are:
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-5 linear se tid 150 a in our data has covered around
209,123 miles.
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