Is the Saab 9-5 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 9,374 MOT tests, around 29% of Saab 9-5s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 40% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 30%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 67% petrol, 33% diesel. Petrol 9-5s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel 9-5s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 29%
- Likely charged
- 40%
- Depends on the car
- 30%
- MOT tests analysed
- 9,374
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9-5 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 9-5s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Likely compliant74 tested | Likely charged287 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant249 tested | Likely charged413 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant346 tested | Likely charged353 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant503 tested | Likely charged536 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant727 tested | Likely charged482 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant813 tested | Likely charged403 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard808 tested | Likely charged292 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard733 tested | Likely charged173 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard487 tested | Likely charged74 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard430 tested | Likely charged53 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard392 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged335 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged236 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged114 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 9-5
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (67% of 9-5s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (33% of 9-5s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 9-5s fare at the MOT too: see the Saab 9-5 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Saab 9-5 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Saab 9-5s in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2011. 2006 was the most common year, with 1,220 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2006 or later.
9-5s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 119,805 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 120,227 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol 9-5s likely to comply are from 2006. 813 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 125,367 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 9-5's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.5% of tests); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (5.1%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "leaking excessively from engine", on 21.5% of tests.
Overall, 64% of 9-5s passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 122,547 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Saab models
About this data
Based on 9,374 first MOT tests of the Saab 9-5 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 9,374 MOT tests say about the Saab 9-5 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Saab 9-5 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 29% of 9-5s on the road are likely compliant and 40% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 9-5 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 9-5s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 9-5 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 9-5s from 2011 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 9-5 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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