MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 turbo x auto
13 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Saab 9-3 turbo x auto vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 turbo x auto has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,138 miles.
13
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
5,257
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 turbo x auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 turbo x auto MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes10%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-3 turbo x auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 9 | 78% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Other (2)
Most common Saab 9-3 turbo x auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 turbo x auto MOT tests:
- 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- You should only fail the windscreen if the view is significantly affected. If only the driver’s view of the sky or the bonnet is affected, it should not be rejected. (2 times)
- Battery box insecure but not sufficent to become detached (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 turbo x auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 89 | 90% | 90,487 |
| 2008 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 92,194 |
Saab 9-3 turbo x auto reliability FAQ
Across 13 Saab 9-3 turbo x auto vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 turbo x auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 turbo x auto in our data has covered around
94,138 miles.
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