Is the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp reliable?

The Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp has an average MOT pass rate of 77% across 2 years, based on 125 tests in 2024. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2007 with a 79% pass rate.

Which year Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp is best?

The 2007 Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 74%. There's a 5 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 125 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

125

Best Year

2007 (79%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp?

vs national average-5% (82% avg)

vs Saab brand average+2% (75% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2007	79%	53	105,773 mi
2006	74%	72	98,304 mi

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About the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp

The Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp has been tested 125 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (2006 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 53 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 74%. With just a 5 point spread, the 9-3 vector 150 bhp is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 98,304 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 105,773 miles.

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