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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.2% pass rate
from 4,114 tests in 2021
(6.0% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.024% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.024% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension unit
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Dipswitch (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.097% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.097% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.097% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Cable
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.53% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.097% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition (18% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (26% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.00% fail on Fluid leaks (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Catch
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.073% fail on Panel
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.00% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.024% fail on Steering box
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.073% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.024% fail on Pump
    • 0.073% fail on Steering play
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.073% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.024% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
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