MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear sport
34 vehicles · 252 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Saab 9-3 linear sport vehicles and 252 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear sport has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,565 miles.
34
Vehicles
252
MOT tests
8,155
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear sport MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates1%
Saab 9-3 linear sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 18 | 83% |
| 4 | 17 | 82% |
| 5 | 20 | 70% |
| 6 | 16 | 81% |
| 7 | 14 | 93% |
| 8 | 15 | 80% |
| 9 | 15 | 67% |
| 10 | 16 | 62% |
| 11 | 17 | 59% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 12 | 67% |
| 14 | 11 | 64% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24), Other (9), Diesel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear sport MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Saab 9-3 linear sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 80 | 74% | 109,801 |
| 2006 | 8 | 117 | 72% | 127,037 |
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 166,030 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 163,264 |
Saab 9-3 linear sport reliability FAQ
Across 34 Saab 9-3 linear sport vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear sport MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear sport in our data has covered around
131,565 miles.
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