SAAB 9-5 MOT pass rate
72.3% of 12,246 SAAB 9-5 MOT tests pass.
The 9-5 has a pass rate of 72.3%, a little higher than the average across all SAAB models (70.4%).
The SAAB 9-5 passes 72.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 80.3% at 10–15 years to 70.7% 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 | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 80.3% | 2,076 | 110,285 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.7% | 10,169 | 125,920 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 61.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 43.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 43.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 20.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.5% | Fixing missing |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SAAB 9-5?
- 72.3% of SAAB 9-5 MOT tests pass, based on 12,246 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SAAB 9-5?
- The most common reason the SAAB 9-5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SAAB 9-5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SAAB service history guide for how to check and keep one.