MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a
4 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,072 miles.
4
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
4,638
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes23%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Steering1%
Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a MOT tests:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- exhaust system in general is coroded (3 times)
- Coolant leak (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section of exhaust leaking. (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated (2 times)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components (2 times)
- Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated (2 times)
Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 144,667 |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 97,025 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 107,852 |
Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a MOT issues are:
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Saab 9-3 vector sport ttid a in our data has covered around
105,072 miles.
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