MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 x t xwd
7 vehicles · 118 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Saab 9-3 x t xwd vehicles and 118 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 x t xwd has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,017 miles.
7
Vehicles
118
MOT tests
6,681
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 x t xwd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 x t xwd MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Other26%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Brakes12%
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Visibility8%
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Body & structure6%
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Identification & plates6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Saab 9-3 x t xwd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 10 | 60% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 10 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Saab 9-3 x t xwd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 x t xwd MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Sill covers fitted (4 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract (2 times)
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 x t xwd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 86 | 74% | 126,517 |
| 2009 | 2 | 32 | 84% | 89,766 |
Saab 9-3 x t xwd reliability FAQ
Across 7 Saab 9-3 x t xwd vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 x t xwd MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Sill covers fitted.
The typical Saab 9-3 x t xwd in our data has covered around
116,017 miles.
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