MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh
4 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,477 miles.
4
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
10,665
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh MOT tests:
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Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 67,101 |
| 2004 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 78,194 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 50,419 |
Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh reliability FAQ
Across 4 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a); Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector 175 bh in our data has covered around
68,477 miles.
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