MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t
10 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,679 miles.
10
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
6,081
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t MOT tests:
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Other116%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 8 | 62% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Other (4)
Most common Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components (2 times)
- near side rear tyre perished (2 times)
Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 49 | 73% | 79,868 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 172,848 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 66,832 |
Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t 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); Oil leak.
The typical Saab 9-5 linear sport 2.0t in our data has covered around
95,679 miles.
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