MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport a
5 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Saab 9-3 vector sport a vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport a has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 87,227 miles.
5
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
4,681
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport a MOT tests:
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Other43%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility9%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Other (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport a MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c)) (3 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release cable very stiff to open. (3.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 34 | 79% | 80,108 |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 | 88% | 109,680 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport a reliability FAQ
Across 5 Saab 9-3 vector sport a vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport a MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport a in our data has covered around
87,227 miles.
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