2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Saab 9-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

986 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 986 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Brakes16.9%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  5. Tyres8.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2007 Saab 9-5?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2007 Saab 9-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 986 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Saab 9-5?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Saab 9-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).