What year Saab 9 5 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2010 Saab 9 5 has the highest pass rate at 80.2%, out of 874 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Saab 9 5 MOT failures?

The most common Saab 9 5 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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55,721 vehicles · MOT data 1997–2011 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2010

80.2% first-test pass rate · 874 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1998

71.2% first-test pass rate · 5,199 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2011	78.6%	73,717 mi	518
2010	80.2%	78,566 mi	874
2009	78.3%	81,029 mi	954
2008	77.8%	86,702 mi	1,984
2007	77.5%	88,804 mi	2,955
2006	77.3%	89,414 mi	4,003
2005	74.9%	91,847 mi	5,095
2004	75.1%	93,731 mi	5,140
2003	75.4%	96,086 mi	4,501
2002	75.6%	97,749 mi	6,020
2001	76.0%	99,223 mi	5,558
2000	75.2%	107,959 mi	5,955
1999	73.2%	111,847 mi	6,400
1998	71.2%	113,803 mi	5,199
1997	73.7%	115,469 mi	565

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