MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a

16 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,673 miles.

Vehicles

123

MOT tests

7,056

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a MOT tests:

Other57%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Brakes16%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Identification & plates6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Steering1%

Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	9	100%
4	9	100%
5	9	89%
6	7	100%
7	13	62%
8	9	78%
9	8	62%
10	3	100%
11	6	83%
12	3	100%
13	6	67%
14	5	60%
15	5	80%
16	3	100%
17	4	75%
18	3	100%
19	4	75%
20	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a MOT tests:

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (4 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)

Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	3	44	77%	99,757
2005	6	65	86%	92,501

Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a reliability FAQ

Across 16 Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a MOT issues are: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-3 1.8t linear sport s-a in our data has covered around 86,673 miles.

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