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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 linear auto

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Saab 9-3 linear auto vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear auto has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,234 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
6,521
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 linear auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear auto MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Body & structure6%

Saab 9-3 linear auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
41100%
5250%
61100%
71100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
181100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Saab 9-3 linear auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  9. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  12. both rear tyres deteriorated (1 times)
  13. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 linear auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 14 86% 140,454

Saab 9-3 linear auto reliability FAQ

Across 2 Saab 9-3 linear auto vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).

The typical Saab 9-3 linear auto in our data has covered around 131,234 miles.

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