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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 tid sport vector

1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Saab 9-3 tid sport vector vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 tid sport vector has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 151,753 miles.

1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
11,428
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 tid sport vector problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 tid sport vector MOT tests:

  • Brakes64%
  • Other45%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%

Saab 9-3 tid sport vector pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
5250%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
11250%
12450%
131100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 tid sport vector MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 tid sport vector MOT tests:

  1. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  2. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
  3. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  4. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  12. front wiper blades split (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 tid sport vector pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 16 75% 151,753

Saab 9-3 tid sport vector reliability FAQ

Across 1 Saab 9-3 tid sport vector vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 tid sport vector MOT issues are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8).

The typical Saab 9-3 tid sport vector in our data has covered around 151,753 miles.

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