MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid
32 vehicles · 200 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 32 Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid vehicles and 200 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 138,247 miles.
32
Vehicles
200
MOT tests
8,372
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes5%
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Steering4%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 79% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 10 | 100% |
| 6 | 14 | 71% |
| 7 | 15 | 67% |
| 8 | 13 | 77% |
| 9 | 13 | 69% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (32)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid MOT tests:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (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)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 | 132 | 77% | 141,339 |
Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid reliability FAQ
Across 32 Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid MOT issues are:
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
The typical Saab 9-3 linear sport an tid in our data has covered around
138,247 miles.
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