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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:

  • Other108%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Brakes2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Body & structure1%

Saab 9-3 s aut pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
62100%
7786%
81369%
91267%
101173%
11540%
121100%
17250%
18250%
19250%
20250%

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:

  1. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  10. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
  12. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  13. advanced wear on front discs (2 times)
  14. exhaust system corroded and slightly insecure (2 times)
  15. slight water damage on both number plates (2 times)

Saab 9-3 s aut pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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