Subaru B9 tribeca
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 317 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
317
Best Year
2007 (77%)
Years Covered
3
About the Subaru B9 tribeca
The Subaru B9 tribeca has been tested 317 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2006 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 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 77% pass rate from 119 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 70%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SUBARU B9 TRIBECAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 98,218 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 99,953 miles.
Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the B9 tribeca is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Subaru models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Subaru B9 tribeca by Year
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