Saab 9-3 - 2005
333.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Saab 9-3, model year 2005.
Sample size: 3,704 cars, 7,994 tests and 26,678 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: 3,704 cars
The 2005 SAAB 9-3 has an overall defect rate of 334 per 100 vehicles, which is 11.1% lower than the average for its year at 376 per 100. It shows a notable increase in defects as mileage rises, with the highest rate occurring in vehicles over 124,000 miles. This model stands out positively in categories such as brakes, steering, body structure, and equipment, all of which have significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. Conversely, it performs worse in the 'Other' category, with a higher defect rate than the yearly average. Overall, while tyre wear is a common issue, the SAAB 9-3 generally demonstrates better reliability in key areas compared to similar vehicles from 2005.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 3,704 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 22.6% better
122.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 34.8% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 12.3% better
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 4.9% better
104.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.4% better
291.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 31.2% better
42.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 38.8% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 27.0% worse
59.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,094
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,968
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,952
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,936
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,373
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,343
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 804
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 763
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 673
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 636
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 390
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 353
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 324
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 299
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 236
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 196
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 196
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 167
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 164