Proton Savvy
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 1,056 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
1,056
Best Year
2012 (70%)
Years Covered
7
About the Proton Savvy
The Proton Savvy has been tested 1,056 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2006 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 70% pass rate from 61 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 59%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The PROTON SAVVY has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 59,451 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 51,334 miles.
Compared to the Proton brand average of 70%, the Savvy is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Proton models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Proton Savvy by Year
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