MOT reliability

Saab 9-5 vector tid

Q: Is the Saab 9-5 vector tid reliable?

Across 171 Saab 9-5 vector tid vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

171 vehicles · 677 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 171 Saab 9-5 vector tid vehicles and 677 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-5 vector tid has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,266 miles.

171

Vehicles

677

MOT tests

12,651

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-5 vector tid problem areas

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

Other113%
Brakes4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Steering2%
Lamps & electrical2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Visibility1%

Saab 9-5 vector tid pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	45	89%
4	96	80%
5	106	78%
6	85	75%
7	65	71%
8	38	79%
9	34	68%
10	26	69%
11	27	59%
12	22	55%
13	12	67%
14	10	70%
15	10	50%
16	3	67%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (169), Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 9-5 vector tid MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (28 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (27 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (26 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (14 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (14 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (12 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (12 times)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (12 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (10 times)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (10 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (10 times)

Saab 9-5 vector tid pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	2	25	88%	146,056
2004	5	13	69%	104,656
2003	17	76	71%	124,406
2002	55	399	75%	124,143
2001	14	71	72%	107,348

Saab 9-5 vector tid reliability FAQ

Across 171 Saab 9-5 vector tid vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-5 vector tid 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 tid in our data has covered around 130,266 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-5 vector tid

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