MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 linear tid auto
8 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Saab 9-5 linear tid auto vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 linear tid auto has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,277 miles.
8
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
8,035
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 linear tid auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 linear tid auto MOT tests:
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Other109%
Saab 9-5 linear tid auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8)
Most common Saab 9-5 linear tid auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 linear tid auto MOT tests:
- slight play in n/s/r upper bush (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
Saab 9-5 linear tid auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 75% | — |
Saab 9-5 linear tid auto reliability FAQ
Across 8 Saab 9-5 linear tid auto vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 linear tid auto MOT issues are:
slight play in n/s/r upper bush; Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a); Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2).
The typical Saab 9-5 linear tid auto in our data has covered around
148,277 miles.
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