Saab 9-5
MOT data from 13,332 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.6%. Average mileage at test: 124,866 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 710 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 436 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 388 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 325 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 314 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 276 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 272 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 247 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 240 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 182 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,276 | 77.4% |
| Diesel | 4,029 | 78% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 315 | 72.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 1999 | 552 | 81% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2000 | 462 | 75.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2001 | 548 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2002 | 749 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 786 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2004 | 1,178 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2005 | 1,399 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2006 | 1,650 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2007 | 1,694 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 1,436 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2009 | 929 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 995 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2011 | 564 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
87,116 mi
Median
117,113 mi
75th percentile
148,011 mi
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