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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 linear t se

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Saab 9-3 linear t se vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear t se has an overall 70% pass rate.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
3,354
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 linear t se problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear t se MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Brakes3%

Saab 9-3 linear t se pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
6250%
7250%
8250%
91100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 linear t se MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear t se MOT tests:

  1. Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  8. rear tyres slightly cracked (2 times)
  9. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (1 times)
  10. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 linear t se pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 10 70% —

Saab 9-3 linear t se reliability FAQ

Across 1 Saab 9-3 linear t se vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear t se MOT issues are: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

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