MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp

646 vehicles · 6,792 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 646 Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp vehicles and 6,792 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,998 miles.

646

Vehicles

6,792

MOT tests

6,510

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp MOT tests:

Other68%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Body & structure2%
Visibility2%
Steering2%

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	9	100%
3	436	87%
4	448	84%
5	449	80%
6	461	77%
7	436	75%
8	446	73%
9	431	72%
10	408	75%
11	397	71%
12	367	74%
13	343	72%
14	320	71%
15	266	73%
16	239	69%
17	225	70%
18	172	71%
19	116	74%
20	74	68%

Fuel types: Petrol (531), Other (111), Diesel (4)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (262 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (242 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (218 times)
Oil leak (156 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (127 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (122 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (115 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (100 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (96 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (96 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (81 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (80 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (67 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (63 times)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (62 times)

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	4	60	87%	85,556
2008	11	177	79%	100,441
2007	41	751	75%	99,489
2006	77	1,317	77%	103,901
2005	106	1,743	75%	114,788
2004	84	1,287	74%	113,915
2003	57	648	73%	116,115
2002	12	104	80%	104,627

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp reliability FAQ

Across 646 Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp in our data has covered around 107,998 miles.

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