SAAB 9-5 MOT Pass Rate
71.8% of 3,069 SAAB 9-5 MOT tests pass.
The 9-5 has a pass rate of 71.8%, a little higher than the average across all SAAB models (69.9%).
The SAAB 9-5 passes 71.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 80.2% at 10–15 years to 70.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 80.2% | 450 | 115,813 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.3% | 2,619 | 124,723 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SAAB 9-5
The most common reason the SAAB 9-5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.7% | not working |
| Suspension | 45.4% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 43.1% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 20.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.4% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.9% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 3.2% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 3.2% | ball joint has excessive play |