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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector dt

6 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Saab 9-3 vector dt vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector dt has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 171,941 miles.

6
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
5,175
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector dt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector dt MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Visibility4%

Saab 9-3 vector dt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
101100%
111100%
12250%
131100%
14250%

Fuel types: Diesel (6)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector dt MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Both wiperblades smearing (1 times)
  3. O/S/R light lens has a crack but not effecting light output (1 times)
  4. Rear reg plate has slight deterioration (1 times)
  5. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
  6. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  13. diesel leak from fuel filter (1 times)
  14. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  15. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)

Saab 9-3 vector dt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 14 86% 177,497

Saab 9-3 vector dt reliability FAQ

Across 6 Saab 9-3 vector dt vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector dt MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Both wiperblades smearing; O/S/R light lens has a crack but not effecting light output.

The typical Saab 9-3 vector dt in our data has covered around 171,941 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 vector dt

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