MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150

138 vehicles · 1,027 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 138 Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 vehicles and 1,027 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,659 miles.

138

Vehicles

1,027

MOT tests

7,474

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 MOT tests:

Other47%
Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
Brakes16%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Body & structure3%
Visibility3%
Steering2%

Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	57	91%
4	61	79%
5	58	86%
6	57	86%
7	59	81%
8	63	73%
9	68	71%
10	68	66%
11	59	75%
12	54	74%
13	48	77%
14	46	67%
15	40	68%
16	35	71%
17	30	60%
18	10	80%
19	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (137), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (23 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (20 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (16 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (14 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (13 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (12 times)
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (12 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (12 times)

Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	3	42	83%	55,799
2010	7	87	85%	95,072
2009	17	259	74%	126,499
2008	17	224	74%	120,827
2007	12	203	74%	118,905

Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 reliability FAQ

Across 138 Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-3 linear se tid 150 in our data has covered around 123,659 miles.

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