Saab 9-5 - 2002
445.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9-5, model year 2002.
Sample size: 441 cars, 991 tests and 4,414 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 441 cars
The 2002 SAAB 9-5 has a higher overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 445 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 19% worse than the average of 374 defects. Notably, the model struggles significantly in the categories of Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, Equipment, and Other, where it reports defects at rates considerably higher than the average. However, it performs better in Steering and Visibility, showing a clear advantage in these areas. As mileage increases, the defect rate for the 9-5 also rises, particularly noted in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, while this model exhibits some strengths, its higher defect rates in critical areas highlight potential reliability concerns.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 441 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 11.7% worse
186.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 41.1% better
14.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.4% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 13.1% worse
108.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 28.8% worse
380.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- 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
▲ 18.9% better
55.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 108.7% worse
31.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 71.3% worse
91.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 361
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 346
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 324
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 286
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 254
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 199
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 189
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 161
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 106
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 23