MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector auto
38 vehicles · 241 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Saab 9-3 vector auto vehicles and 241 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector auto has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,494 miles.
38
Vehicles
241
MOT tests
7,711
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector auto MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Brakes10%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Saab 9-3 vector auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (38)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Engine light on. (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 97,442 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,391 |
| 2007 | 3 | 59 | 73% | 55,006 |
| 2006 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 95,238 |
Saab 9-3 vector auto reliability FAQ
Across 38 Saab 9-3 vector auto vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector auto in our data has covered around
119,494 miles.
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