MOT reliability
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t
19 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,926 miles.
19
Vehicles
183
MOT tests
6,174
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Brakes16%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 11 | 91% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 9 | 89% |
| 12 | 13 | 62% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 11 | 73% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18), Other (1)
Most common Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (19 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 52 | 81% | 80,149 |
| 2007 | 3 | 45 | 80% | 93,097 |
| 2006 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 101,833 |
| 2005 | 3 | 53 | 68% | 112,062 |
Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t reliability FAQ
Across 19 Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t in our data has covered around
91,926 miles.
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