2000 Saab 9-5 · 1,101 MOT tests
2000 Saab 9-5 reliability
2000 Saab 9-5s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 9-5 years (1,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 123,056
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,101
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Saab 9-5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.3%
- Suspension13.6%
- Brakes11.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.09%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.91%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.91%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.45%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.53%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (9.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.08%)
Other years
Every Saab 9-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Saab 9-5 reliable?
2000 Saab 9-5s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 9-5 years (1,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Saab 9-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.36% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.09% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Saab 9-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Saab 9-5 shows 123,056 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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