Saab 9-5 - 2004
420.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9-5, model year 2004.
Sample size: 772 cars, 1,622 tests and 6,823 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 772 cars
The 2004 SAAB 9-5 has an overall defect rate of 421 per 100 vehicles, which is 10% higher than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model is significantly better in terms of steering issues, with a defect rate of 13% compared to the average of 25%. However, it performs worse in categories such as equipment and other defects, where the rates are 28% and 73% respectively, both exceeding the average. Additionally, as mileage increases, defects become more prevalent, particularly in the highest category of over 124,000 miles, where the SAAB's rate reaches 582 per 100. Overall, while the SAAB 9-5 excels in steering, it shows notable weaknesses in equipment-related defects.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 772 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 6.2% worse
174.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 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
▲ 46.2% better
13.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.8% better
23.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 5.2% better
104.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 17.8% worse
368.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 12.4% better
55.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 106.5% worse
28.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 44.0% worse
72.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 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 pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 661
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 455
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 438
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 393
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 387
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 316
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 254
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 248
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 243
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 233
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 120
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 34