Saab 9-3: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 4.9% of Saab 9-3 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1998, 2007 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,219 | 8.2% |
| 2007 | 51,939 | 5.1% |
| 2008 | 42,767 | 4.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.