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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a

5 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,984 miles.

5
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
5,460
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Steering3%
  • Visibility1%
  • Body & structure1%

Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3475%
43100%
53100%
6475%
7580%
8367%
9367%
10367%
111100%
121100%
13250%
14250%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4), Other (1)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  3. Oil leak (5 times)
  4. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (2 times)
  9. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  12. advise lpg system inop- hose disconnected (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)

Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 15 87% 125,120
2005 2 20 70% 80,527

Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a reliability FAQ

Across 5 Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-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); Oil leak.

The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport 2.0t s-a in our data has covered around 83,984 miles.

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