Saab 9-3 vs Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3
74%
MOT pass rate · 155,267 vehicles
Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-3 | Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 182,669 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 1 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 ttid 160a estate (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.