MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid

50 vehicles · 372 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid vehicles and 372 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,435 miles.

Vehicles

372

MOT tests

10,080

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid problem areas

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

Other38%
Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
Brakes15%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure4%
Visibility2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	28	86%
4	21	90%
5	23	83%
6	22	91%
7	25	84%
8	21	90%
9	29	69%
10	22	73%
11	22	77%
12	24	67%
13	23	70%
14	21	76%
15	17	82%
16	13	85%
17	12	83%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (50)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (10 times)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (10 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)

Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	2	32	78%	197,321
2009	3	39	77%	94,876
2008	19	254	80%	131,108

Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid reliability FAQ

Across 50 Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid in our data has covered around 135,435 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	28	86%
4	21	90%
5	23	83%
6	22	91%
7	25	84%
8	21	90%
9	29	69%
10	22	73%
11	22	77%
12	24	67%
13	23	70%
14	21	76%
15	17	82%
16	13	85%
17	12	83%
18	2	50%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	28	86%
4	21	90%
5	23	83%
6	22	91%
7	25	84%
8	21	90%
9	29	69%
10	22	73%
11	22	77%
12	24	67%
13	23	70%
14	21	76%
15	17	82%
16	13	85%
17	12	83%
18	2	50%