Saab 9'3: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 13.0% of Saab 9'3 MOT tests — 35,969 tests out of 277,322. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,219 | 9.5% |
| 1999 | 3,906 | 8.3% |
| 2000 | 5,031 | 9.4% |
| 2001 | 5,664 | 9.4% |
| 2002 | 6,228 | 9.9% |
| 2003 | 7,537 | 12.2% |
| 2004 | 18,089 | 12.5% |
| 2005 | 27,775 | 12.8% |
| 2006 | 42,867 | 13.6% |
| 2007 | 51,939 | 13.3% |
| 2008 | 42,767 | 13.1% |
| 2009 | 25,404 | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 22,138 | 14.0% |
| 2011 | 14,571 | 14.4% |
| 2012 | 1,051 | 11.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.