MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 lpt vector
1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Saab 9-3 lpt vector vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 lpt vector has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,474 miles.
1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
5,237
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 lpt vector problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 lpt vector MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes5%
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Visibility5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
Saab 9-3 lpt vector pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 lpt vector MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 lpt vector MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) (2 times)
- n/s/f tyre 2.5/3mm o/s/f tyre 3/4mm (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 lpt vector pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 125,474 |
Saab 9-3 lpt vector reliability FAQ
Across 1 Saab 9-3 lpt vector vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 lpt vector MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a).
The typical Saab 9-3 lpt vector in our data has covered around
125,474 miles.
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