MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto
3 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,036 miles.
3
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
2,805
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension91%
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Steering9%
Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 64,502 |
Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto reliability FAQ
Across 3 Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Saab 9-3 aero carlsson auto in our data has covered around
72,036 miles.
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