MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp
3 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,828 miles.
3
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
9,189
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)
Most common Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre slight wear (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Note: All brake pipes greased. (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 31 | 77% | 139,320 |
Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp reliability FAQ
Across 3 Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp in our data has covered around
146,828 miles.
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