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Opel Insignia SC

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 31 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

31

Model Year

2009

Years Covered

1

About the Opel Insignia SC

The Opel Insignia SC was MOT tested 31 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Opel brand average of 72%, the Insignia SC is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Opel models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,428
Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Opel Insignia SC?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)
vs Opel brand average-4% (72% avg)

Opel Insignia SC by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200968%31132,590 mi

Questions about the Opel Insignia SC

Is the Opel Insignia SC reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2009), the Opel Insignia SC averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 31 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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