MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid
27 vehicles · 195 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid vehicles and 195 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 144,413 miles.
27
Vehicles
195
MOT tests
8,780
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility2%
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Steering2%
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 73% |
| 4 | 12 | 75% |
| 5 | 12 | 67% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 10 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (27)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 88 | 70% | 135,147 |
| 2008 | 4 | 37 | 84% | 113,844 |
Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid reliability FAQ
Across 27 Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se 1.9tid in our data has covered around
144,413 miles.
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