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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 convertable

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 9-3 convertable vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 convertable has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,231 miles.

2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
2,818
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 convertable problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 convertable MOT tests:

  • Other137%
  • Brakes7%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Saab 9-3 convertable pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
71100%
82100%
9367%
101100%
11367%
12450%
13450%
142100%
16250%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Saab 9-3 convertable MOT faults

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

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
  2. Oil leak (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
  4. advise front discs worn (2 times)
  5. advise nearside inner cv gaitor torn (2 times)
  6. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  7. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  8. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (2 times)
  9. reat exhaust box deteriorated (2 times)
  10. Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  11. engine check light staying on (2 times)
  12. Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
  15. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 convertable pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 12 67% 94,188
1998 1 12 75% 98,274

Saab 9-3 convertable reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 9-3 convertable vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 convertable MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c).

The typical Saab 9-3 convertable in our data has covered around 96,231 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 convertable

See how the Saab 9-3 convertable stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:

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