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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto

54 vehicles · 415 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 54 Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto vehicles and 415 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,048 miles.

54
Vehicles
415
MOT tests
8,047
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto problem areas

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

  • Other87%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Brakes4%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Steering1%

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
32993%
43288%
53284%
63479%
73574%
83471%
93171%
102665%
112665%
121974%
131782%
141267%
158100%
161080%
17956%
18978%
195100%
20862%

Fuel types: Petrol (46), Other (7), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto MOT faults

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

  1. Oil leak (22 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (22 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (20 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  6. Oil leak (8 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
  8. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (8 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
  10. Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b)) (7 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  14. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (6 times)
  15. engine management light on (6 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 17 88% 126,489
2005 5 82 80% 146,515
2004 10 125 77% 108,167
2003 9 114 75% 102,812
2002 4 44 70% 93,402

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto reliability FAQ

Across 54 Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto 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 vector 150 bhp auto MOT issues are: Oil leak; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto in our data has covered around 111,048 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp auto

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