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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
63.3% pass rate
from 4,844 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.062% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.062% fail on Cable
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal
    • 0.021% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.083% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.021% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Other emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.99% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.68% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis
      • 0.021% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.021% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Rams
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.021% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.062% fail on Steering box (26 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.083% fail on Steering play
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.021% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
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