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Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a
79%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a (79%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a Saab 900
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 7% 0% ✓
Average mileage 105,281 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 12 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Rear Exhaust corroded
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Saab 900

  1. Oil leak
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a (79%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a report Full Saab 900 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.