Proton Savvy
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 1,056 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
1,056
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (67%)
Years Covered
7
About the Proton Savvy
The Proton Savvy was MOT tested 1,056 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2006 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 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.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 67% from 123 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 59%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Proton Savvy has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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, 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.
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Proton Savvy by Year
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Questions about the Proton Savvy
Is the Proton Savvy reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2006 to 2012), the Proton Savvy averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 1,056 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 67%.
Which year Proton Savvy has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Proton Savvy has the highest MOT pass rate at 67%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 59%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Proton Savvys more reliable?
The Proton Savvy has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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