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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 linear dt

13 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Saab 9-3 linear dt vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear dt has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,525 miles.

13
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
9,211
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 linear dt problem areas

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

  • Other60%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Steering2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Saab 9-3 linear dt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
7367%
8367%
9367%
10367%
112100%
12450%
13333%
14250%
1610%

Fuel types: Diesel (13)

Most common Saab 9-3 linear dt MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  7. O/S MIRROR CRACKED (3 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  9. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (2 times)

Saab 9-3 linear dt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 2 31 68% 144,432

Saab 9-3 linear dt reliability FAQ

Across 13 Saab 9-3 linear dt vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear dt MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).

The typical Saab 9-3 linear dt in our data has covered around 148,525 miles.

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