MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto
14 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,014 miles.
14
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
8,672
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 14 | 79% |
| 5 | 12 | 67% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 12 | 67% |
| 8 | 15 | 60% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 78,162 |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 | 85% | 57,435 |
| 2004 | 4 | 42 | 60% | 82,771 |
| 2003 | 4 | 46 | 67% | 111,010 |
Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto reliability FAQ
Across 14 Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp auto in our data has covered around
88,014 miles.
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