MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 aero v6
44 vehicles · 276 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 44 Saab 9-3 aero v6 vehicles and 276 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero v6 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,304 miles.
44
Vehicles
276
MOT tests
6,880
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 aero v6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero v6 MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-3 aero v6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 74% |
| 4 | 16 | 88% |
| 5 | 17 | 88% |
| 6 | 20 | 65% |
| 7 | 15 | 93% |
| 8 | 18 | 72% |
| 9 | 21 | 67% |
| 10 | 18 | 61% |
| 11 | 18 | 61% |
| 12 | 17 | 71% |
| 13 | 11 | 91% |
| 14 | 16 | 69% |
| 15 | 12 | 75% |
| 16 | 11 | 73% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38), Other (6)
Most common Saab 9-3 aero v6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero v6 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- slight play in o/s/f steering arm (4 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 aero v6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 164,177 |
| 2007 | 4 | 58 | 79% | 97,880 |
| 2006 | 7 | 125 | 75% | 116,883 |
| 2005 | 3 | 54 | 69% | 151,331 |
Saab 9-3 aero v6 reliability FAQ
Across 44 Saab 9-3 aero v6 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero v6 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); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).
The typical Saab 9-3 aero v6 in our data has covered around
113,304 miles.
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