Saab 9-3 - 2000
312.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9-3, model year 2000.
Sample size: 730 cars, 1,516 tests and 4,742 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 730 cars
The 2000 SAAB 9-3 has an overall defect rate of 313 per 100 vehicles, which is 14% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model demonstrates better performance in key areas such as steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, with defect rates significantly lower than the yearly averages for these categories. In terms of mileage-related trends, defect rates increase as mileage rises, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the SAAB shows a notable rise in issues. Overall, the SAAB 9-3 stands out positively compared to its peers, making it a more reliable choice for buyers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 730 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 5.3% better
154.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 32.5% better
18.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 21.4% better
22.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.7% better
58.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.9% better
228.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 12.0% better
67.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 9.0% better
16.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 3.3% worse
59.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 368
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 303
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 264
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 260
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 232
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 217
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 186
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 161
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 158
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29