MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a
3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,442 miles.
3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
3,956
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Brakes26%
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Other23%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Both rear tyres are perished (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- brake light warning light on,but lights working ok (1 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 80,442 |
Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a reliability FAQ
Across 3 Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector anniv 1.8t a in our data has covered around
80,442 miles.
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