MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t
9 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,909 miles.
9
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
5,451
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Other26%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (2)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside mirror cover missing. (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 42 | 69% | 119,606 |
Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t reliability FAQ
Across 9 Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear anniv 1.8t in our data has covered around
94,909 miles.
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