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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
57.0% pass rate
from 6,342 tests in 2021
(6.6% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Axles
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Dipswitch (32 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.095% fail on Battery(ies) (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.047% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (15% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.063% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic systems (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pipe
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.047% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Cabs
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (23% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.047% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.032% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.063% fail on Operation
      • 0.047% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.016% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.91% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer
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