MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 s aut
10 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 s aut vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 s aut has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,380 miles.
10
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
8,204
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 s aut problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 s aut MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure1%
Saab 9-3 s aut pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 13 | 69% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 5 | 40% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Saab 9-3 s aut MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 s aut MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- advanced wear on front discs (2 times)
- exhaust system corroded and slightly insecure (2 times)
- slight water damage on both number plates (2 times)
Saab 9-3 s aut pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 39,705 |
| 1999 | 5 | 39 | 69% | 113,781 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 | 59% | 134,270 |
Saab 9-3 s aut reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 s aut vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 s aut MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.6.2a); Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 s aut in our data has covered around
112,380 miles.
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