diff --git a/t/t0005-signals.sh b/t/t0005-signals.sh
index 5c5707d715..e7f27ebbc1 100755
--- a/t/t0005-signals.sh
+++ b/t/t0005-signals.sh
@@ -40,12 +40,12 @@ test_expect_success 'create blob' '
 '
 
 test_expect_success !MINGW 'a constipated git dies with SIGPIPE' '
-	OUT=$( ((large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 )
+	OUT=$( ((large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 ) &&
 	test "$OUT" -eq 141
 '
 
 test_expect_success !MINGW 'a constipated git dies with SIGPIPE even if parent ignores it' '
-	OUT=$( ((trap "" PIPE; large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 )
+	OUT=$( ((trap "" PIPE; large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 ) &&
 	test "$OUT" -eq 141
 '