MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t
7 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,439 miles.
7
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
5,105
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
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Other36%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear tyre misshapen (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear tyre misshapen (2 times)
- Exhaust heat shield damaged and rubbing on the exhaust in the centre of the vehicle (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R17 94W Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 32 | 84% | 62,214 |
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t reliability FAQ
Across 7 Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear tyre misshapen.
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t in our data has covered around
92,439 miles.
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