MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear sport dth
10 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 linear sport dth vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear sport dth has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 149,351 miles.
10
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
6,360
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear sport dth problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear sport dth MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Other39%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 linear sport dth pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (10)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear sport dth MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear sport dth MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges (2 times)
- Wiper blades beginning to deteriorate (2 times)
- Front brake discs rusty. (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Mounting bush. (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 linear sport dth pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 174,992 |
Saab 9-3 linear sport dth reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 linear sport dth vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear sport dth MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear sport dth in our data has covered around
149,351 miles.
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