Saab 9-3 MOT data by year
The Saab 9-3 appears in 277,061 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1997–2021. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 74.5%.
277,061
MOT tests analysed
74.5%
Pass rate
25.5%
Fail rate
1997–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,219 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 51,939 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 42,767 | 74.9% | 25.1% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.0% | 35,929 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 29,108 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.2% | 22,701 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 15,091 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 13,517 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 12,993 |
| 7 | Visibility | 4.4% | 12,275 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.8% | 4,962 |
Methodology & source. Based on 277,061 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.