MOT Check for SAAB 9-5s
The SAAB 9-5 makes up 715,943 of the overall 3,505,549 SAAB MOT test results. Select your 9-5 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits c Occurs:129 times
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:137 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Occurs:77 times
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:62 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Occurs:281 times
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:38 times
Offside Rear Rear position lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Occurs:122 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:61 times
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:61 times
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Occurs:39 times
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:36 times
Nearside Rear Front position lamp not working Occurs:37 times
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:66 times
An item not tested Occurs:88 times
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Occurs:131 times
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete Occurs:79 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:97 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment c Occurs:206 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Occurs:119 times
Offside Front coil spring incomplete Occurs:47 times
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value aii Occurs:215 times
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:39 times
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Occurs:67 times
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Occurs:126 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour a Occurs:48 times
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