Proton Savvy MOT Results

Registered in 2009
52.2% pass rate
from 186 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2009 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton Savvy is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.54% fail on Leaks
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.54% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.54% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
  • 7.5% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Steering box
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.2% fail on Power steering (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other components (54 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.54% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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