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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 s auto

77 vehicles · 208 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 77 Saab 9-3 s auto vehicles and 208 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 s auto has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 101,137 miles.

77
Vehicles
208
MOT tests
7,783
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 s auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 s auto MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Saab 9-3 s auto pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 s auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
64100%
72681%
85084%
94680%
103174%
112264%
126100%
13683%
14580%
15757%
162100%
17367%

Fuel types: Petrol (77)

Most common Saab 9-3 s auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 s auto MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  3. Oil leak (8 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  6. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
  7. Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
  8. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (5 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
  10. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
  11. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  12. Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (4 times)
  13. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  14. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)

Saab 9-3 s auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 16 75 81% 84,397
1998 30 133 77% 110,703

Saab 9-3 s auto reliability FAQ

Across 77 Saab 9-3 s auto vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 s auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.

The typical Saab 9-3 s auto in our data has covered around 101,137 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 s auto

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