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MOT History from tests of diesel SAAB 9-3s year 2012

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mot history
Pass percent:78.68%
(The average a diesel SAAB 9-3 year 2012 passes without issue)
Based on:1,135 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))18
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))15
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))11
Registration plate issues9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))7
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))6
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |top ball joint boot split as well| |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal pressure dropping (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ANTIROLL BAR LINK |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` sucker nav |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking From bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Power steering component leaking rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Nsr side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack pinion/shaft area (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover insecure. Play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flex |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper parking lever (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flexi connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction limited power (8.2.2.2 (g))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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