If the tests are not accurate, then how do you accomplish any of the other points you are trying to make? The same manager I mention before getting promoted, w

If the tests are not accurate, then how do you accomplish any of the other points you are trying to make? The same manager I mention before getting promoted, we were tasked with taking over another existing project where every test was inaccurate. I can guarantee you from experience that all your points fail when the tests are inaccurate. It actually sounds like you are agreeing with my conclusion, with the exception of thinking bad tests are just fine.