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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:

  • Other54%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Brakes12%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Saab 9-3 linear anniv tid pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3683%
4580%
55100%
6580%
74100%
84100%
9580%
10683%
11683%
12683%
135100%
145100%
156100%
164100%
17580%
184100%
19367%

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:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. nearside front tyre on 4mm and worn on inner edge. (2 times)
  6. offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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