Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto reliable? We analysed 572 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Saab 9-5 Aero Auto.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Saab 9-5 Aero Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 80 | 68.8% | 66,800 | 92,074 | 157,931 |
| 2002 | 119 | 73.9% | 59,352 | 85,016 | 110,692 |
| 2001 | 94 | 86.2% | 66,604 | 80,025 | 100,885 |
| 2000 | 174 | 77.6% | 80,269 | 97,339 | 126,239 |
How Long Does a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Last?
Based on 113 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Saab 9-5 Aero Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Saab 9-5 Aero Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.2% MOT pass rate from 94 tests
68.8% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
The best year to buy a used Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.2% across 94 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 9-5 Aero Auto THIS CAR | 76.6% | 572 | 93,879 mi | 26 yrs |
| Saab 9-3 | 73.6% | 2,294,034 | 88,441 mi | 28 yrs |
| Saab 9-5 | 74.3% | 735,114 | 97,615 mi | 29 yrs |
| Saab 900 | 67.7% | 358,142 | 113,382 mi | 39 yrs |
| Ford Transit Custom 340 Nugget Eblu | 91.8% | 280 | 16,534 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Saab 9-3 (73.6% pass rate) and the Saab 9-5 (74.3% pass rate), the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 572 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (26 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (15), and position lamp(s) not working (14). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Saab 9-5 Aero Auto owner drives around 8,766 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.