MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 vector auto

Q: Is the Saab 9-5 vector auto reliable?

Across 111 Saab 9-5 vector auto vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

111 vehicles · 223 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 111 Saab 9-5 vector auto vehicles and 223 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector auto has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,031 miles.

111

Vehicles

223

MOT tests

11,061

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 vector auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector auto MOT tests:

Other103%
Brakes11%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Identification & plates1%
Steering1%

Saab 9-5 vector auto pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-5 vector auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	24	92%
4	44	84%
5	36	89%
6	29	83%
7	15	67%
8	5	100%
9	4	100%
10	5	100%
11	3	100%
12	4	100%
13	5	80%
14	6	67%
15	7	71%
16	7	57%
17	3	33%

Fuel types: Petrol (100), Other (9), LPG (1), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Saab 9-5 vector auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector auto MOT tests:

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (11 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear 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) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
oil leak (5 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (4 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
Oil leak (4 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)

Saab 9-5 vector auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	5	24	88%	63,749
2004	9	58	90%	93,710
2003	4	12	92%	55,493
2002	20	87	78%	90,199
2001	4	16	75%	101,363

Saab 9-5 vector auto reliability FAQ

Across 111 Saab 9-5 vector auto vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector auto MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); 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).

The typical Saab 9-5 vector auto in our data has covered around 91,031 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-5 vector auto

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