Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 75 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
75
Best Year
2005 (68%)
Years Covered
2
How reliable is the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a?
Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a by Year
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About the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a
The Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a has been tested 75 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (2005 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 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 2005 model is the most reliable with a 68% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 61%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 101,176 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 103,706 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Saab brand average of 75%, the 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Saab models.
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