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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:

  • Other40%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Brakes16%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Steering1%

Saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31080%
41191%
51191%
61173%
71080%
81080%
91182%
108100%
11989%
121362%
131275%
141070%
151267%
161369%
171173%
18450%
19560%
201100%

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:

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (19 times)
  2. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (9 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  4. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  6. Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  9. Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  12. Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  13. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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