MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a
15 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,972 miles.
15
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
4,655
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other26%
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Brakes21%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility3%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 9 | 56% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13), Other (2)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- corrosion on exhaust (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 56,294 |
| 2009 | 3 | 46 | 89% | 98,279 |
| 2008 | 3 | 52 | 69% | 87,991 |
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a reliability FAQ
Across 15 Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t a in our data has covered around
85,972 miles.
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