diff --git a/include/tests_boot_services b/include/tests_boot_services
index ed54b319..8b5b4b4c 100644
--- a/include/tests_boot_services
+++ b/include/tests_boot_services
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@
                 fi
             ;;
             "Solaris")
-                if [ -d "${ROOTDIR}usr/bin/svcs" ]; then
+                if [ -x "${ROOTDIR}usr/bin/svcs" ]; then
                     SERVICE_MANAGER="SMF (svcs)"
                 elif [ -d "${ROOTDIR}etc/init.d" ]; then
                     SERVICE_MANAGER="SysV Init"