MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a
4 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,178 miles.
4
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
6,372
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other28%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Central Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 94,973 |
| 2008 | 2 | 36 | 78% | 123,970 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a in our data has covered around
90,178 miles.
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