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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh

2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,605 miles.

2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
8,378
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh MOT tests:

  • Other136%

Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4450%
52100%
71100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside rear brake pad slightly deteriorated (2 times)
  3. Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  4. Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  11. child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  12. oil leak (1 times)
  13. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 4 75% 87,754
2002 1 5 80% 49,456

Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh MOT issues are: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Offside rear brake pad slightly deteriorated; Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2).

The typical Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh in our data has covered around 68,605 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 arc 175 bh

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