MOT reliability
Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo
8 vehicles · 104 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo vehicles and 104 completed MOT tests, the Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,041 miles.
8
Vehicles
104
MOT tests
7,027
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other26%
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Brakes17%
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Body & structure8%
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Identification & plates6%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Steering1%
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Visibility1%
Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- front and rear brake discs slightly corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 73 | 92% | 94,382 |
| 2010 | 2 | 31 | 81% | 101,019 |
Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo reliability FAQ
Across 8 Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Saab 9-3 x xwd turbo in our data has covered around
96,041 miles.
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