MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4
54 vehicles · 129 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 54 Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 vehicles and 129 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,785 miles.
54
Vehicles
129
MOT tests
7,571
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other27%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (53), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 MOT tests:
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 15 | 73% | 98,479 |
| 2010 | 2 | 39 | 74% | 150,418 |
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 reliability FAQ
Across 54 Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 MOT issues are:
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 in our data has covered around
117,785 miles.
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