MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 eco auto
9 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Saab 9-3 eco auto vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 eco auto has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,589 miles.
9
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
6,242
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 eco auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 eco auto MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Saab 9-3 eco auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Saab 9-3 eco auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 eco auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- ADVISE CONDITION OF REAR EXHAUST CLAMP (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
- o/s/f abs ring broken †both front tyres worn on edges †o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape (1 times)
- Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 eco auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 9 | 67% | 87,646 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 127,504 |
Saab 9-3 eco auto reliability FAQ
Across 9 Saab 9-3 eco auto vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 eco auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); ADVISE CONDITION OF REAR EXHAUST CLAMP; Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a).
The typical Saab 9-3 eco auto in our data has covered around
103,589 miles.
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