MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector sport

Q: Is the Saab 9-3 vector sport reliable?

Across 89 Saab 9-3 vector sport vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

89 vehicles · 987 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 89 Saab 9-3 vector sport vehicles and 987 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,678 miles.

Vehicles

987

MOT tests

8,148

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector sport problem areas

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

Other52%
Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
Brakes11%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Body & structure3%
Identification & plates2%
Visibility2%

Saab 9-3 vector sport pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	65	85%
4	65	82%
5	66	76%
6	63	79%
7	60	78%
8	64	69%
9	64	72%
10	64	72%
11	61	70%
12	60	72%
13	53	74%
14	48	71%
15	37	76%
16	34	76%
17	34	68%
18	21	71%
19	10	80%
20	4	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (70), Other (15), Diesel (4)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (36 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (33 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (25 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (23 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (22 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (18 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (16 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)

Saab 9-3 vector sport pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	16	88%	69,578
2009	2	38	74%	95,768
2008	8	114	71%	113,493
2007	22	347	76%	120,900
2006	15	272	75%	135,907
2005	6	60	70%	121,195
2004	3	26	77%	125,438

Saab 9-3 vector sport reliability FAQ

Across 89 Saab 9-3 vector sport vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport 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); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport in our data has covered around 121,678 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	65	85%
4	65	82%
5	66	76%
6	63	79%
7	60	78%
8	64	69%
9	64	72%
10	64	72%
11	61	70%
12	60	72%
13	53	74%
14	48	71%
15	37	76%
16	34	76%
17	34	68%
18	21	71%
19	10	80%
20	4	50%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	65	85%
4	65	82%
5	66	76%
6	63	79%
7	60	78%
8	64	69%
9	64	72%
10	64	72%
11	61	70%
12	60	72%
13	53	74%
14	48	71%
15	37	76%
16	34	76%
17	34	68%
18	21	71%
19	10	80%
20	4	50%