MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 aero auto
34 vehicles · 94 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Saab 9-3 aero auto vehicles and 94 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero auto has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,265 miles.
34
Vehicles
94
MOT tests
7,757
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 aero auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero auto MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
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Brakes2%
Saab 9-3 aero auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 15 | 73% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30), Other (4)
Most common Saab 9-3 aero auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear tyre soft (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 aero auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 28,692 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 34,492 |
| 2001 | 4 | 17 | 82% | 94,596 |
| 2000 | 6 | 41 | 78% | 96,853 |
Saab 9-3 aero auto reliability FAQ
Across 34 Saab 9-3 aero auto vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero auto 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.
The typical Saab 9-3 aero auto in our data has covered around
80,265 miles.
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