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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.7% pass rate
from 1,764 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.79% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Axle
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension rod
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.057% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.057% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.057% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.96% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.057% fail on Hose
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.057% fail on Joints
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.057% fail on Towbar
      • 0.057% fail on Other towbar components
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.057% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
    • 0.057% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Hubs
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