MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 tid
85 vehicles · 227 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 85 Saab 9-3 tid vehicles and 227 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 tid has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,423 miles.
85
Vehicles
227
MOT tests
12,494
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 tid MOT tests:
-
Other137%
-
Steering6%
-
Emissions & nuisance5%
-
Brakes3%
-
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Saab 9-3 tid pass rate by age
How the Saab 9-3 tid's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 22 | 82% |
| 6 | 34 | 74% |
| 7 | 37 | 78% |
| 8 | 47 | 68% |
| 9 | 25 | 80% |
| 10 | 19 | 58% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (82), Petrol (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 tid MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 9 | 89% | 64,023 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 112,898 |
| 2001 | 13 | 47 | 72% | 117,234 |
| 2000 | 15 | 55 | 80% | 108,593 |
| 1999 | 10 | 50 | 70% | 142,713 |
| 1998 | 9 | 36 | 72% | 140,387 |
Saab 9-3 tid reliability FAQ
Across 85 Saab 9-3 tid vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 tid 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); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 tid in our data has covered around
121,423 miles.
Compare the Saab 9-3 tid
See how the Saab 9-3 tid stacks up against other Saab models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Saab 9-3 tid
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Saab models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks