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

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

Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a
79%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a
MOT pass rate 74% 79% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 21% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 7%
Average mileage 136,801 mi 105,281 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 55,962 12

Most common faults

Saab 9-5

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-5 (74%) and Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-5 report Full Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.3t s-a 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.