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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
60.4% pass rate
from 1,365 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.073% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.59% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.51% fail on Cable (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Lever
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Servos
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.073% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.81% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.073% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.88% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Tank
      • 0.073% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Towbar
      • 0.073% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.073% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.073% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment
    • 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.073% fail on Airbags
      • 0.073% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.073% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.81% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.073% fail on Pump
    • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.073% fail on Steering box
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on Condition

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