MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 s eco
42 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 42 Saab 9-3 s eco vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 s eco has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,271 miles.
42
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
7,724
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 s eco problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 s eco MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility0%
Saab 9-3 s eco pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 18 | 78% |
| 7 | 22 | 73% |
| 8 | 18 | 78% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 s eco MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 s eco MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
Saab 9-3 s eco pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 21 | 71% | 113,465 |
| 2000 | 14 | 89 | 76% | 79,734 |
| 1999 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 82,793 |
Saab 9-3 s eco reliability FAQ
Across 42 Saab 9-3 s eco vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 s eco MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Saab 9-3 s eco in our data has covered around
84,271 miles.
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