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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector dth a

31 vehicles · 384 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Saab 9-3 vector dth a vehicles and 384 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector dth a has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,569 miles.

31
Vehicles
384
MOT tests
10,428
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector dth a problem areas

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

  • Other76%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes8%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Steering2%

Saab 9-3 vector dth a pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 vector dth a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32692%
42889%
52986%
62584%
73171%
83171%
93866%
103177%
113165%
122370%
131974%
141675%
151182%
161362%
17978%
18771%
19650%
2010%

Fuel types: Diesel (30), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector dth a MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (24 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (15 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  5. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (13 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
  7. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (13 times)
  8. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (11 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  11. Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (8 times)
  12. Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (8 times)
  13. Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (8 times)
  14. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (7 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)

Saab 9-3 vector dth a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 12 176 76% 146,008
2006 12 199 74% 151,865

Saab 9-3 vector dth a reliability FAQ

Across 31 Saab 9-3 vector dth a vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector dth a MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

The typical Saab 9-3 vector dth a in our data has covered around 145,569 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 vector dth a

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