MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto
5 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,051 miles.
5
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
6,798
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Other18%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Identification & plates5%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing, but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing, but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- both rear tyres starting to perish in tread (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 26 | 85% | 126,750 |
| 2011 | 2 | 30 | 80% | 79,351 |
Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto reliability FAQ
Across 5 Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear se ttid auto in our data has covered around
103,051 miles.
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