MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr
1 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 173,177 miles.
1
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
9,654
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes26%
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Other17%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility9%
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Body & structure9%
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Steering3%
Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr MOT tests:
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 173,177 |
Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr reliability FAQ
Across 1 Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr MOT issues are:
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr in our data has covered around
173,177 miles.
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