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SAAB 9-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
67.8% pass rate
from 2,758 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the SAAB 9-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (56 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.036% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.036% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.44% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
    • 0.073% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.036% fail on Pipe
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.62% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.073% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.80% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pump (27 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering column
    • 0.036% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.036% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
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