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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto

2 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,800 miles.

2
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
3,082
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Visibility2%

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
41100%
5367%
62100%
7367%
8367%
9367%
102100%
112100%
123100%
132100%
142100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  9. both front tyres worn out of shape on inner shoulders (1 times)
  10. brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  11. nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner shoulder (1 times)
  12. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 2 30 83% 72,800

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1); Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).

The typical Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto in our data has covered around 72,800 miles.

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