MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t
5 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,003 miles.
5
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
8,863
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other31%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility2%
Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Other (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t MOT tests:
- 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) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 36 | 75% | 147,918 |
Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t reliability FAQ
Across 5 Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t MOT issues are:
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); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t in our data has covered around
152,003 miles.
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