MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto
28 vehicles · 206 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto vehicles and 206 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 134,354 miles.
28
Vehicles
206
MOT tests
7,425
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Brakes24%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 9 | 56% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 10 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (28)
Most common Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Rear rear axle corroded (2 times)
- engine undertray fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 31 | 81% | — |
| 2010 | 4 | 68 | 76% | 112,263 |
Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto reliability FAQ
Across 28 Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-5 vector se tid4 auto in our data has covered around
134,354 miles.
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