MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport
20 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,458 miles.
20
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
10,479
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Steering1%
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Body & structure1%
Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 17 | 82% |
| 4 | 16 | 81% |
| 5 | 15 | 87% |
| 6 | 15 | 87% |
| 7 | 16 | 88% |
| 8 | 15 | 73% |
| 9 | 16 | 75% |
| 10 | 15 | 80% |
| 11 | 14 | 57% |
| 12 | 13 | 62% |
| 13 | 10 | 60% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 68 | 81% | 128,514 |
| 2004 | 8 | 107 | 72% | 129,338 |
Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport reliability FAQ
Across 20 Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 2.0t vector 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); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 2.0t vector sport in our data has covered around
129,458 miles.
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