MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid
10 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 132,575 miles.
10
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
7,921
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Other33%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility4%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9), Petrol (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- n/s/r brake has slight binding (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- off side front tyre wall cut (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 93,450 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 53,854 |
| 2009 | 2 | 30 | 80% | 177,344 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid reliability FAQ
Across 10 Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport 1.9tid in our data has covered around
132,575 miles.
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