MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a
7 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,054 miles.
7
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
9,761
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other31%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes10%
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Visibility6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- advisory engine cover and under tray fitted (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Sill covers fitted (2 times)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 105,133 |
| 2010 | 4 | 67 | 78% | 148,625 |
Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); advisory engine cover and under tray fitted; Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 turbo edition ttid a in our data has covered around
146,054 miles.
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