MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid
16 vehicles · 169 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Saab 9-3 linear se ttid vehicles and 169 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se ttid has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,052 miles.
16
Vehicles
169
MOT tests
6,071
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se ttid MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other28%
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Brakes24%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility2%
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 100% |
| 4 | 14 | 86% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 14 | 93% |
| 7 | 16 | 75% |
| 8 | 16 | 75% |
| 9 | 12 | 92% |
| 10 | 9 | 100% |
| 11 | 12 | 83% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 14 | 64% |
| 14 | 8 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15), Petrol (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se ttid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se ttid MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (9 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 37 | 86% | 97,022 |
| 2011 | 9 | 117 | 83% | 84,520 |
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid reliability FAQ
Across 16 Saab 9-3 linear se ttid vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se ttid MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)); Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)); Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se ttid in our data has covered around
84,052 miles.
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