MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Saab : 9-3
Saab 9-3
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 323 | 59.13% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1999 | 587 | 65.59% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 2000 | 753 | 65.6% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 856 | 64.25% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2002 | 944 | 63.45% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2003 | 1,111 | 56.44% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2004 | 2,594 | 58.6% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2005 | 4,065 | 58.35% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2006 | 6,355 | 57.21% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2007 | 7,892 | 61.2% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2008 | 6,525 | 63.08% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2009 | 3,997 | 65.65% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2010 | 3,627 | 66.64% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2011 | 2,491 | 65.44% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2012 | 206 | 75.73% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2013 | 10 | 50% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2014 | 5 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2015 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2018 | 2 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2019 | 3 | 66.67% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2020 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
Tests: 42,352
Average Saab 9-3 pass rate: 61.78%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 20% |
| 2 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 4 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 9 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 10 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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