MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp
23 vehicles · 188 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp vehicles and 188 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,986 miles.
23
Vehicles
188
MOT tests
10,007
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 100% |
| 4 | 16 | 88% |
| 5 | 18 | 89% |
| 6 | 18 | 78% |
| 7 | 17 | 65% |
| 8 | 15 | 80% |
| 9 | 15 | 60% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 16 | 62% |
| 12 | 14 | 64% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 129,458 |
| 2005 | 3 | 46 | 72% | 110,254 |
| 2004 | 5 | 66 | 77% | 131,924 |
| 2003 | 4 | 36 | 81% | 109,070 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 151,840 |
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp reliability FAQ
Across 23 Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp in our data has covered around
123,986 miles.
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