353 Model Years Analyzed
Saab 9 3
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1997-2014), based on 48,988 DVSA recorded tests.
74.7%
Average Pass Rate
353
Model Years
49k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2007 Saab 9 3 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
4 tests
2 tests
4 tests
3 tests
1 tests
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1 tests
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207 tests
1 tests
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8 tests
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1 tests
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1 tests
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3 tests
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1 tests
2,992 tests
3 tests
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19 tests
52 tests
1 tests
7 tests
2 tests
3 tests
116 tests
5 tests
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6 tests
1 tests
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3 tests
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2 tests
51 tests
1 tests
10 tests
1 tests
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2 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
6 tests
24 tests
3 tests
2 tests
1 tests
5 tests
1 tests
38 tests
4 tests
86 tests
7 tests
5 tests
5 tests
2 tests
5 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
5 tests
1 tests
1 tests
7 tests
7 tests
1 tests
5 tests
5 tests
4,451 tests
1 tests
2 tests
4 tests
4 tests
3 tests
2 tests
4 tests
9 tests
15 tests
7 tests
5 tests
2 tests
6 tests
4 tests
3 tests
6 tests
13 tests
4 tests
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4 tests
2 tests
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3 tests
2 tests
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1 tests
2 tests
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14 tests
2 tests
4 tests
2 tests
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5 tests
5,096 tests
3 tests
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4 tests
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1 tests
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3 tests
7 tests
3 tests
4 tests
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4 tests
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5 tests
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1 tests
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10 tests
4 tests
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4 tests
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6 tests
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7 tests
8 tests
38 tests
5 tests
4 tests
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1 tests
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11 tests
1 tests
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4 tests
1 tests
7 tests
5 tests
2 tests
5 tests
3 tests
5 tests
3 tests
5 tests
17 tests
2 tests
3 tests
28 tests
5 tests
2 tests
2 tests
3 tests
3 tests
33 tests
2 tests
6 tests
3 tests
1 tests
6 tests
1 tests
5 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
31 tests
2 tests
3 tests
1 tests
11 tests
1 tests
2 tests
34 tests
2 tests
1 tests
10,386 tests
1 tests
1 tests
14 tests
19 tests
55 tests
3 tests
7 tests
6 tests
15 tests
10 tests
49 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
4 tests
8,578 tests
4 tests
1 tests
10 tests
1 tests
12 tests
1 tests
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3 tests
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4 tests
21 tests
4 tests
5 tests
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2 tests
2 tests
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1 tests
9 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
28 tests
2 tests
4 tests
5,443 tests
2 tests
18 tests
43 tests
9 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
4 tests
30 tests
3 tests
1 tests
5 tests
4 tests
17 tests
2 tests
4 tests
4 tests
32 tests
2 tests
3,501 tests
4 tests
2 tests
8 tests
24 tests
1 tests
11 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
11 tests
10 tests
20 tests
5 tests
1 tests
7 tests
8 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1,480 tests
1 tests
8 tests
6 tests
1,237 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1,141 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
3 tests
1 tests
989 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
758 tests
8 tests
2 tests
438 tests
3 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- 3A tyre seriously damaged
- 4A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 5Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Saab 9 3?
The Saab 9 3 has an average 74.7% MOT pass rate across model years 1997 to 2014, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Saab 9 3?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Saab 9 3 across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Saab 9 3 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Saab 9 3 model years.