MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid
24 vehicles · 204 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid vehicles and 204 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 139,298 miles.
24
Vehicles
204
MOT tests
6,392
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering3%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 10 | 80% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 12 | 67% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (24)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 133 | 77% | 151,652 |
Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid reliability FAQ
Across 24 Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector anniv tid in our data has covered around
139,298 miles.
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