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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:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
  • Other31%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Visibility2%

Saab 9-3 aero anniv 2.0 t pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
42100%
5367%
62100%
7367%
82100%
9367%
10367%
112100%
12367%
132100%
14367%
15250%
161100%
17250%

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:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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