MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto

86 vehicles · 815 completed MOT tests analysed

75%

MOT pass rate

Based on 86 Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto vehicles and 815 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,869 miles.

Vehicles

815

MOT tests

10,621

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto problem areas

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

Other73%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Brakes10%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Steering2%
Body & structure2%
Visibility1%

Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	62	82%
4	57	82%
5	67	78%
6	63	78%
7	59	80%
8	62	74%
9	54	81%
10	52	77%
11	50	70%
12	45	67%
13	36	69%
14	29	76%
15	32	66%
16	19	79%
17	18	56%
18	10	80%
19	5	80%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (86)

Most common Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (30 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (25 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (17 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (17 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (16 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (16 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (13 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (13 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (12 times)
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (12 times)

Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	9	67%	132,709
2008	6	92	77%	160,520
2007	17	224	75%	142,888
2006	19	299	77%	162,497
2005	6	75	73%	134,968
2004	2	23	78%	136,919

Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto reliability FAQ

Across 86 Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector sport tid auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); 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 sport tid auto in our data has covered around 152,869 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	62	82%
4	57	82%
5	67	78%
6	63	78%
7	59	80%
8	62	74%
9	54	81%
10	52	77%
11	50	70%
12	45	67%
13	36	69%
14	29	76%
15	32	66%
16	19	79%
17	18	56%
18	10	80%
19	5	80%
20	2	50%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	62	82%
4	57	82%
5	67	78%
6	63	78%
7	59	80%
8	62	74%
9	54	81%
10	52	77%
11	50	70%
12	45	67%
13	36	69%
14	29	76%
15	32	66%
16	19	79%
17	18	56%
18	10	80%
19	5	80%
20	2	50%