2009 Saab 9-5 · 2,228 MOT tests
2009 Saab 9-5 reliability
2009 Saab 9-5s fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 9-5 years (2,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- 33.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 109,707
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,228
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.3% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Saab 9-5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.3%
- Brakes9.2%
- Suspension8.7%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.86%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.78%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.65%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 2.06%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.44%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.27%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.51%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Saab 9-5 reliable?
2009 Saab 9-5s fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 9-5 years (2,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Saab 9-5 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.46% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.86% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Saab 9-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Saab 9-5 shows 109,707 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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