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:
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Other84%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates4%
Saab 9-3 vector dth pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 43% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- needs tracking (4 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- front wiper arms park vertical (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front plastic wing liner missing (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake back plate corrodded and deteriorated (2 times)
- Offside Front steering rack oil leak (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector dth pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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