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MOT reliability

Saab 9-3 x ttid

31 vehicles · 397 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Saab 9-3 x ttid vehicles and 397 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 x ttid has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,928 miles.

31
Vehicles
397
MOT tests
7,962
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 9-3 x ttid problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
  • Other33%
  • Brakes18%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Visibility2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Saab 9-3 x ttid pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32986%
42990%
52688%
62993%
73181%
83379%
93278%
103174%
112983%
122976%
133168%
142875%
151681%
164100%
17250%

Fuel types: Diesel (31)

Most common Saab 9-3 x ttid MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  4. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (10 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  10. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (7 times)
  11. Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)

Saab 9-3 x ttid pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 11 100% 20,602
2011 11 153 81% 127,132
2010 10 160 78% 140,033
2009 4 55 85% 140,085

Saab 9-3 x ttid reliability FAQ

Across 31 Saab 9-3 x ttid vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 x ttid MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Saab 9-3 x ttid in our data has covered around 129,928 miles.

Compare the Saab 9-3 x ttid

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