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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto

98 vehicles · 960 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 98 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto vehicles and 960 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,001 miles.

98
Vehicles
960
MOT tests
8,413
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto problem areas

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

  • Other89%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Brakes6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Body & structure1%

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
37087%
47087%
59473%
68076%
77576%
87474%
96968%
106472%
114670%
124967%
134967%
144370%
153073%
162868%
172467%
181963%
19757%
20771%

Fuel types: Petrol (91), Other (6), Diesel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (45 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (38 times)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (35 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (23 times)
  5. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (17 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
  7. Oil leak (14 times)
  8. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (14 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  11. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (11 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (11 times)
  13. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (11 times)
  14. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (10 times)
  15. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (9 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 6 88 81% 124,865
2007 1 4 75% 26,883
2006 3 53 77% 139,280
2005 7 83 70% 107,687
2004 24 338 74% 117,476
2003 21 245 72% 101,254
2002 9 94 72% 82,644

Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto reliability FAQ

Across 98 Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector 175 bhp auto 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 auto in our data has covered around 109,001 miles.

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