MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear dth a
14 vehicles · 162 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Saab 9-3 linear dth a vehicles and 162 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear dth a has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,534 miles.
14
Vehicles
162
MOT tests
9,807
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear dth a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear dth a MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure1%
Saab 9-3 linear dth a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 17 | 82% |
| 4 | 14 | 93% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 17 | 71% |
| 7 | 17 | 71% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 16 | 69% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 10 | 60% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear dth a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear dth a MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Sill covers fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 linear dth a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 155,599 |
| 2006 | 10 | 137 | 76% | 154,320 |
Saab 9-3 linear dth a reliability FAQ
Across 14 Saab 9-3 linear dth a vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear dth a MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear dth a in our data has covered around
154,534 miles.
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