Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto vs Saab 900: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto
75%
MOT pass rate · 86 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 152,869 mi | 134,931 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 86 | 45,350 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Saab 900
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 tid auto is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto 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.