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Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd

1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,582 miles.

1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
6,674
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
  • Brakes26%
  • Other21%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering5%

Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
82100%
91100%
10250%
111100%
121100%
14250%
151100%
16250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd MOT faults

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

  1. General corrosion to rear suspension (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  4. undertrays fitted (1 times)
  5. nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 17 82% 103,582

Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd reliability FAQ

Across 1 Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd MOT issues are: General corrosion to rear suspension; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).

The typical Saab 9-3 aero v6 xwd in our data has covered around 103,582 miles.

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