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Saab 9-5 and Lincoln MKZ Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven2012 Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven2011 Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven
69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2010
Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven2008 Lincoln MKZ Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven2007 Lincoln MKZ Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven

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Saab 9-5 vs. Lincoln MKZ Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Saab 9-5 and Lincoln MKZ reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Saab 9-5s and Lincoln MKZs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Saab 9-5s and Lincoln MKZs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Saab 9-5 and Lincoln MKZ lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saab 9-5 and Lincoln MKZ have been recently.

To see how frequently Saab 9-5 and Lincoln MKZ problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Saab 9-5

Saab 9-5 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 190hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
It is uniqe see full Saab 9-5 review
Saab 9-5 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
With GM destroying whatever brand loyalty Saab had, it is difficult to imagine Saab regaining close to what had before GM. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
GM has ruined Saab. They used to be a solid choice, now they are not doing as well. see full Saab 9-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Confident & self assured see full Lincoln MKZ review