MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 aero turbo
4 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Saab 9-3 aero turbo vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero turbo has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,110 miles.
4
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
5,604
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 aero turbo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero turbo MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other26%
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Brakes19%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Body & structure10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility6%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 aero turbo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Saab 9-3 aero turbo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero turbo MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- n/s rear brake pads low (2 times)
- Exhaust system is corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 aero turbo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 45 | 82% | 115,069 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 70,191 |
Saab 9-3 aero turbo reliability FAQ
Across 4 Saab 9-3 aero turbo vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero turbo MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 aero turbo in our data has covered around
100,110 miles.
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