MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 vector tid

Q: Is the Saab 9-3 vector tid reliable?

Across 281 Saab 9-3 vector tid vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

281 vehicles · 774 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 281 Saab 9-3 vector tid vehicles and 774 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 vector tid has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 136,361 miles.

281

Vehicles

774

MOT tests

9,470

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 vector tid problem areas

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

Other100%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Brakes7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Visibility2%
Steering1%
Body & structure1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%

Saab 9-3 vector tid pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	87	80%
4	89	73%
5	65	82%
6	33	76%
7	13	62%
8	14	57%
9	14	57%
10	12	58%
11	7	86%
12	8	75%
13	7	57%
14	4	75%
15	8	50%
16	4	75%
17	2	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (281)

Most common Saab 9-3 vector tid MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (16 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (16 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (9 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (9 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (8 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (6 times)

Saab 9-3 vector tid pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	23	70%	129,993
2006	4	38	74%	125,954
2005	4	8	88%	74,569
2004	16	67	73%	94,027
2003	37	192	75%	100,802
2002	7	41	73%	153,792

Saab 9-3 vector tid reliability FAQ

Across 281 Saab 9-3 vector tid vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 vector tid MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2).

The typical Saab 9-3 vector tid in our data has covered around 136,361 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 vector tid

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