MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto
25 vehicles · 157 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto vehicles and 157 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,500 miles.
25
Vehicles
157
MOT tests
13,836
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 80% |
| 4 | 17 | 82% |
| 5 | 17 | 76% |
| 6 | 15 | 80% |
| 7 | 15 | 73% |
| 8 | 11 | 82% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (25)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (7 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 21 | 71% | 108,182 |
| 2006 | 8 | 84 | 77% | 143,267 |
| 2005 | 5 | 40 | 72% | 117,998 |
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto reliability FAQ
Across 25 Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto in our data has covered around
130,500 miles.
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