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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
61.3% pass rate
from 8,737 tests in 2021
(4.4% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension arm (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.092% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Axles (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Stub axle
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
        • 0.046% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Rod (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.092% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (24% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies) (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.046% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.034% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Other emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.011% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.057% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on System (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.069% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Seats (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.069% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.023% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Steering box
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
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