MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid
15 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,866 miles.
15
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
8,729
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility5%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 11 | 91% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 10 | 60% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15)
Most common Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- covers fitted at time of inspection (3 times)
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 142,827 |
| 2010 | 9 | 105 | 86% | 115,093 |
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid reliability FAQ
Across 15 Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid in our data has covered around
117,866 miles.
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