MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 ti
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Saab 9-3 ti vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 ti has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 156,817 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
14,230
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 ti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 ti MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes18%
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Steering18%
Saab 9-3 ti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Saab 9-3 ti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 ti MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- oil level on minimum mark (1 times)
- rear exhaust clamp very corroded (1 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 ti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 215,470 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 98,165 |
Saab 9-3 ti reliability FAQ
Across 2 Saab 9-3 ti vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 ti MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); oil level on minimum mark.
The typical Saab 9-3 ti in our data has covered around
156,817 miles.
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