2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Saab 9-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

271 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 271 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Brakes19.9%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Body & chassis8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Saab 9-5?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2000 Saab 9-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 271 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Saab 9-5?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Saab 9-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).