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MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 linear ti

3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Saab 9-5 linear ti vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear ti has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,192 miles.

3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
11,551
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 linear ti problem areas

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

  • Other93%
  • Emissions & nuisance21%
  • Steering14%

Saab 9-5 linear ti pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
4560%
5450%
6250%

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Saab 9-5 linear ti MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  4. Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  6. Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  10. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  11. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  12. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  15. Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)

Saab 9-5 linear ti pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 2 9 56% 60,417
2002 1 5 60% 137,742

Saab 9-5 linear ti reliability FAQ

Across 3 Saab 9-5 linear ti vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear ti MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).

The typical Saab 9-5 linear ti in our data has covered around 86,192 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-5 linear ti

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