MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport dth
124 vehicles · 509 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 124 Saab 9-3 vector sport dth vehicles and 509 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport dth has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 149,773 miles.
124
Vehicles
509
MOT tests
9,928
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport dth problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport dth MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Visibility3%
Saab 9-3 vector sport dth pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 93% |
| 4 | 15 | 87% |
| 5 | 15 | 87% |
| 6 | 17 | 76% |
| 7 | 17 | 71% |
| 8 | 19 | 68% |
| 9 | 14 | 71% |
| 10 | 17 | 65% |
| 11 | 14 | 71% |
| 12 | 16 | 50% |
| 13 | 11 | 64% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 8 | 50% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (123), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport dth MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport dth MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- EML on (5 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport dth pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 23 | 61% | 66,423 |
| 2008 | 6 | 74 | 70% | 149,167 |
| 2007 | 6 | 71 | 73% | 122,505 |
| 2006 | 2 | 30 | 77% | 177,352 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport dth reliability FAQ
Across 124 Saab 9-3 vector sport dth vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport dth MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport dth in our data has covered around
149,773 miles.
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