Proton Savvy MOT Results

Registered in 2007
49.3% pass rate
from 292 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton Savvy is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 14% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 13% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 8.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 8.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Hazard warning (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Switch (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.8% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Floor
    • 0.34% fail on Undertray
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.1% fail on Power steering (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pipes and hoses (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
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