MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport
22 vehicles · 172 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport vehicles and 172 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,256 miles.
22
Vehicles
172
MOT tests
6,750
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 11 | 91% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 13 | 69% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 11 | 73% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Other (8)
Most common Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- advise rear disc's slight rusting (2 times)
Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 156,080 |
| 2005 | 8 | 126 | 83% | 132,036 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 63,403 |
Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport reliability FAQ
Across 22 Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport MOT issues are:
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); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport in our data has covered around
123,256 miles.
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