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:
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Brakes64%
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
Saab 9-3 tid sport vector pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- front wiper blades split (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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