MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid
10 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,533 miles.
10
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
4,309
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (10)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- nearside front tyre on 4mm and worn on inner edge. (2 times)
- offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 84 | 89% | 99,404 |
Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid in our data has covered around
121,533 miles.
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