MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto
6 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,047 miles.
6
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
6,505
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other35%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates2%
Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- under trays & sill covers fitted (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- fuel filter area damp (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 77 | 78% | 100,553 |
Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto reliability FAQ
Across 6 Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); under trays & sill covers fitted; Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se tid auto in our data has covered around
98,047 miles.
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