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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:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Brakes26%
  • Other17%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Visibility9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering3%

Saab 9-3 edition ttid 160 4dr pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
52100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
9250%
101100%
11250%
121100%
131100%
141100%

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:

  1. Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  7. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  14. 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)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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