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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp

242 vehicles · 2,137 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 242 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp vehicles and 2,137 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,772 miles.

242
Vehicles
2,137
MOT tests
8,679
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp MOT tests:

  • Other73%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility1%

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
317682%
417884%
517176%
616080%
715974%
814976%
914474%
1013673%
1112173%
1210075%
1311164%
147973%
157670%
166766%
175470%
184856%
193262%
202763%

Fuel types: Petrol (218), Other (23), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (102 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (99 times)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (71 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (63 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (54 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (51 times)
  7. Oil leak (48 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (43 times)
  9. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (36 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (29 times)
  11. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (27 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (27 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (25 times)
  14. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (25 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 5 105 71% 108,996
2005 16 277 77% 115,730
2004 65 890 74% 113,883
2003 53 564 76% 117,012
2002 15 181 70% 127,401

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp reliability FAQ

Across 242 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp in our data has covered around 117,772 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp

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