diff --git a/t/t0005-signals.sh b/t/t0005-signals.sh
index 95f8c05eb4..46042f1f13 100755
--- a/t/t0005-signals.sh
+++ b/t/t0005-signals.sh
@@ -42,12 +42,12 @@ test_expect_success 'create blob' '
 
 test_expect_success !MINGW 'a constipated git dies with SIGPIPE' '
 	OUT=$( ((large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 ) &&
-	test "$OUT" -eq 141
+	test_match_signal 13 "$OUT"
 '
 
 test_expect_success !MINGW 'a constipated git dies with SIGPIPE even if parent ignores it' '
 	OUT=$( ((trap "" PIPE; large_git; echo $? 1>&3) | :) 3>&1 ) &&
-	test "$OUT" -eq 141
+	test_match_signal 13 "$OUT"
 '
 
 test_done