MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear
53 vehicles · 210 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Saab 9-3 linear vehicles and 210 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,503 miles.
53
Vehicles
210
MOT tests
6,283
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility4%
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Steering3%
Saab 9-3 linear pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 8 | 62% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (38), Petrol (12), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear MOT tests:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- clutch noisy (2 times)
- bonnet cable siezed (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear exhaust silencer tail pipes corroded (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 149,512 |
| 2007 | 3 | 41 | 73% | 141,032 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 39,659 |
Saab 9-3 linear reliability FAQ
Across 53 Saab 9-3 linear vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear MOT issues are:
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e); Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear in our data has covered around
131,503 miles.
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