MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto
10 vehicles · 139 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto vehicles and 139 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,398 miles.
10
Vehicles
139
MOT tests
5,781
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other38%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering1%
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Visibility0%
Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 10 | 60% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (11 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 57,311 |
| 2010 | 6 | 97 | 76% | 109,252 |
Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-3 turbo edition auto in our data has covered around
96,398 miles.
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