MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v
161 vehicles · 217 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 161 Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v vehicles and 217 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,628 miles.
161
Vehicles
217
MOT tests
9,828
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v MOT tests:
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Other123%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 14 | 79% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (160), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- slight play in steering both sides (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- uneven tyre wear on the inside of the rear tyres (2 times)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 87,307 |
| 2005 | 7 | 17 | 76% | 77,004 |
| 2004 | 4 | 23 | 70% | 72,984 |
Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v reliability FAQ
Across 161 Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nail in nearside rear tyre; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 linear tid 8v in our data has covered around
145,628 miles.
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