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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid

83 vehicles · 748 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 83 Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid vehicles and 748 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,875 miles.

83
Vehicles
748
MOT tests
10,265
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid MOT tests:

  • Other69%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Steering2%

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid pass rate by age

How the Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
36085%
45389%
56277%
66172%
75777%
85673%
95476%
105074%
113476%
123667%
133269%
142475%
152075%
161173%
171275%
181164%

Fuel types: Diesel (83)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (27 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (23 times)
  3. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (23 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
  5. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (18 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (16 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  10. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
  11. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (10 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  14. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (9 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 10 80% 80,452
2009 2 13 69% 70,820
2008 3 42 74% 166,021
2007 41 553 76% 155,272
2006 1 15 73% 120,794

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid reliability FAQ

Across 83 Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid 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); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid in our data has covered around 148,875 miles.

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