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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
60.7% pass rate
from 1,241 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.73% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Axles
      • 0.081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.081% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.64% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.32% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.081% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.24% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.081% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.97% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.081% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Tank
      • 0.081% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.81% fail on Chassis
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.81% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.48% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.081% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.081% fail on Doors
      • 0.081% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.081% fail on Cabs
      • 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.081% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.081% fail on Window
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.081% fail on Airbags
      • 0.081% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.81% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition

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