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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
59.1% pass rate
from 11,150 tests in 2021
(3.1% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.090% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies) (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0090% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (8.2% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (14% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
        • 0.027% fail on Linkage
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
        • 0.0090% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0090% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0090% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.072% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Valves
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.0090% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0090% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0090% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0090% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on Bonnet (61% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.072% fail on Joints
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.090% fail on Other passenger's door (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
    • 0.081% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.081% fail on Undertray
    • 0.045% fail on Chassis (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Bracket
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.018% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0090% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (25% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pump
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.57% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.045% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Steering box
    • 0.40% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0090% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.063% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering coupling (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Universal joint (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering lock
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0090% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0090% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0090% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment
    • 0.099% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0090% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0090% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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