Saab 9-3
MOT data from 62,095 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 76.2%. Average mileage at test: 117,772 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,654 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,549 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,223 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,219 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,213 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,139 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,097 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1,026 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 969 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 959 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 31,387 | 77% |
| Diesel | 30,666 | 75.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 715 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 1,195 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2000 | 915 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a tyre seriously damaged, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2001 | 1,197 | 77.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2002 | 1,435 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2003 | 1,420 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2004 | 3,438 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2005 | 5,553 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 8,817 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 11,596 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2008 | 10,079 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 6,194 | 77.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2010 | 5,540 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2011 | 3,752 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2012 | 235 | 88.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
83,298 mi
Median
102,045 mi
75th percentile
131,900 mi
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