MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t
10 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,821 miles.
10
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
4,257
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes6%
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Other (5)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- rear tyres cracking (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 82% | 110,106 |
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); 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).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t in our data has covered around
109,821 miles.
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