I suppose you would need a copy of the inspection requirements issued by your
state.  Perhaps they have a web site or phone number you could call to see if
these are legitimate.

If the legislators did a poor job they might have defined the requirements as
very broad and left to the interpretation of the mechanic about what consitutes
a "safety issue".  In that case they could fail you for just about anything.

For example (I live in Missouri) and their requirements are available on the web
site for the Missouri Highway Patrol since they administer the program.  Upon
reviewing their requirements neither of the reasons that your mecahnic sited
would be a valid reason to fail a car.  Front end suspension components are only
checked for wear/looseness, not for alignment.  This makes sense because a
safety inspection station is not required to own alignment equipment which would
be required to make that determination.

As for wipers Missouri's specification states...

(3) Reject vehicle if:
   (A) Windshield wipers fail to function;
   (B) Rubber wiping element is damaged or torn;
   (C) Part of blades or arms are missing or are severely damaged; or
   (D) The blades fail to contact the wind-shield firmly.

Obviously rules vary from state to state, but if your state really has the
requirements that this mechanic is indicating I would be very surprised.

It would be nice if you could print a copy of your state's requirements, bring
it into the shop and ask the mechanic to show you the section that is
applicable.  You might also want to look to see if the document has any areas
describing penalties for shops that use the inspection program as a way to gouge
consumers for unnecessary repairs.

My guess is that Midas is trying to drum up business to do a alignment (that
the car may not need) and replace the wiper switch.  that is one of the
problems of farming state inspection stations out to those that have a
financial incentive to make things up.