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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector dth

12 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Saab 9-3 vector dth vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector dth has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,039 miles.

12
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
9,312
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector dth problem areas

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

  • Other84%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Identification & plates4%

Saab 9-3 vector dth pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33100%
4475%
5475%
63100%
7475%
8560%
93100%
10743%
11560%
12450%
14250%
15250%
16250%
171100%

Fuel types: Diesel (12)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector dth MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
  2. needs tracking (4 times)
  3. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
  4. Oil leak (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  7. front wiper arms park vertical (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front plastic wing liner missing (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear brake back plate corrodded and deteriorated (2 times)
  15. Offside Front steering rack oil leak (2 times)

Saab 9-3 vector dth pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 2 38 63% 124,884
2006 1 11 82% 179,121

Saab 9-3 vector dth reliability FAQ

Across 12 Saab 9-3 vector dth vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector dth MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)); needs tracking; Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector dth in our data has covered around 140,039 miles.

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