Saab 9-5 - 1999
368.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1999 is 349.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9-5, model year 1999.
Sample size: 203 cars, 401 tests and 1,479 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 203 cars
The 1999 SAAB 9-5 has an overall defect rate of 369 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 7% higher than the average for its year. Notably, the model performs significantly better in categories such as Steering and Lights & Electrics, with defects at 12% and 55% respectively, compared to the averages of 25% and 74%. However, it struggles in Visibility and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where defect rates are 35% and 346% respectively, both higher than the average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase notably in higher mileage categories, particularly beyond 124,000 miles. Overall, while the SAAB 9-5 excels in certain areas, it faces challenges in visibility and suspension-related issues.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 203 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 3.1% worse
158.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 153.4 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 53.7% better
12.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 31.2% worse
34.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.8% better
54.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 73.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 29.5% worse
345.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 15.9% better
64.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 32.3% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 2.8% better
54.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 56.5 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 126
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 118
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 115
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 76
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 7