MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 turbo x
12 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Saab 9-3 turbo x vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 turbo x has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,498 miles.
12
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
9,703
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 turbo x problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 turbo x MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes12%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering4%
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Visibility4%
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Identification & plates3%
Saab 9-3 turbo x pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 75% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Saab 9-3 turbo x MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 turbo x MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (9 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Fuel tank heat shield corroded (6 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- engine managment light iluminated (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 turbo x pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 56 | 84% | 94,194 |
| 2008 | 4 | 50 | 76% | 130,803 |
Saab 9-3 turbo x reliability FAQ
Across 12 Saab 9-3 turbo x vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 turbo x MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 turbo x in our data has covered around
112,498 miles.
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