MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid
14 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,236 miles.
14
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
12,344
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other28%
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Brakes26%
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Identification & plates7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 12 | 83% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid MOT tests:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 61,846 |
| 2011 | 9 | 110 | 82% | 142,324 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 99,245 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid reliability FAQ
Across 14 Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid MOT issues are:
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport 160 ttid in our data has covered around
133,236 miles.
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