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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a

36 vehicles · 406 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 36 Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a vehicles and 406 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 101,479 miles.

36
Vehicles
406
MOT tests
8,252
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

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

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

  • Other64%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering3%
  • Visibility2%
  • Body & structure2%

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

How the Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
32688%
42387%
52580%
62781%
72770%
83060%
91688%
101688%
112264%
121878%
131974%
142075%
151867%
161486%
171362%
181070%
19667%
20450%

Fuel types: Petrol (27), Other (9)

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

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  9. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
  14. Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (5 times)
  15. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 5 88 77% 98,445
2007 3 48 77% 68,163
2006 4 86 74% 98,926
2005 9 114 75% 115,441

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

Across 36 Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 1.8t vector sport s-a 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 vector sport s-a in our data has covered around 101,479 miles.

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