MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a
3 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,518 miles.
3
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
7,480
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Visibility7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- rear tyres wearing stepped (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 50 | 74% | 114,518 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a reliability FAQ
Across 3 Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.8t a in our data has covered around
114,518 miles.
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