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MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a

3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,051 miles.

3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
6,644
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a MOT tests:

  • Other118%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
9540%
10367%
11367%
12250%
13250%
141100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1), Other (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  3. both headlamp aims slightly high (2 times)
  4. slight movement in both rear wheels (2 times)
  5. engine has a very bad oil leak (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  7. Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  8. rear box corroded (1 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  10. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)
  11. rear exhaust bracket broke (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) (1 times)
  14. Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 2 27 74% 112,236

Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a reliability FAQ

Across 3 Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); both headlamp aims slightly high.

The typical Saab 9-5 vector 220 bhp s-a in our data has covered around 135,051 miles.

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