Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto reliable? We analysed 3,664 real MOT tests across 271 vehicles to find out.
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The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, coil spring broken and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 626 | 77.2% | 45,748 | 71,856 | 101,744 |
| 2007 | 723 | 77.5% | 53,995 | 82,868 | 106,106 |
| 2006 | 476 | 73.3% | 49,351 | 74,030 | 107,004 |
| 2005 | 366 | 77.6% | 55,916 | 85,093 | 111,974 |
| 2004 | 696 | 75.7% | 53,560 | 80,870 | 110,454 |
| 2003 | 700 | 75.6% | 57,438 | 83,274 | 108,336 |
How Long Does a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Last?
Based on 271 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.6% MOT pass rate from 366 tests
73.3% MOT pass rate from 476 tests
The best year to buy a used Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.6% across 366 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto THIS CAR | 76.3% | 3,664 | 80,345 mi | 23 yrs |
| Saab 9-3 | 73.6% | 2,294,034 | 88,441 mi | 28 yrs |
| Saab 9-5 | 74.3% | 735,114 | 97,615 mi | 29 yrs |
| Saab 900 | 67.7% | 358,142 | 113,382 mi | 39 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat S TDI 105 | 75.6% | 4,788 | 153,264 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Saab 9-3 (73.6% pass rate) and the Saab 9-5 (74.3% pass rate), the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.3% across 3,664 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (102 recorded failures), coil spring broken (96), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (63). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto owner drives around 6,544 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.