MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 vector
55 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Saab 9-5 vector vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,295 miles.
55
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
9,610
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 vector problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector MOT tests:
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Other131%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Brakes3%
Saab 9-5 vector pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 18 | 94% |
| 4 | 24 | 75% |
| 5 | 26 | 69% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (36), Other (17), Diesel (2)
Most common Saab 9-5 vector MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- side wall damage to both rear tyres (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 vector pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 42,702 |
| 2003 | 11 | 44 | 86% | 76,728 |
| 2002 | 7 | 28 | 79% | 102,710 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 104,139 |
Saab 9-5 vector reliability FAQ
Across 55 Saab 9-5 vector vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2).
The typical Saab 9-5 vector in our data has covered around
102,295 miles.
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