Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto
Based on 48 Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto vehicles and 578 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,938 miles.
Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes6%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto pass rate by age
How the Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 40 | 92% |
| 4 | 41 | 88% |
| 5 | 48 | 75% |
| 6 | 49 | 80% |
| 7 | 46 | 76% |
| 8 | 49 | 71% |
| 9 | 46 | 70% |
| 10 | 41 | 73% |
| 11 | 38 | 82% |
| 12 | 37 | 73% |
| 13 | 32 | 72% |
| 14 | 22 | 73% |
| 15 | 19 | 84% |
| 16 | 16 | 75% |
| 17 | 17 | 82% |
| 18 | 10 | 70% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 8 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (45), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (32 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (32 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (26 times)
- Oil leak (24 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (13 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (12 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (10 times)
- Oil leak (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- oil leak (9 times)
Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 46 | 87% | 103,756 |
| 2005 | 6 | 104 | 73% | 113,915 |
| 2004 | 20 | 302 | 79% | 98,334 |
| 2003 | 7 | 102 | 70% | 119,073 |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 96,556 |
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