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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
63.5% pass rate
from 857 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.93% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Main beam tell-tale (13 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 0.58% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hose (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Chassis
      • 0.93% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.93% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Joints (69% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.70% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.12% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.23% fail on Mounting
      • 0.58% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.70% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.70% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.58% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.70% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.12% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.93% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
        • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Other components
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.12% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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