Subaru B9 Tribeca
From 226 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.9% of B9 Tribeca failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £128.
Typical mileage
Half of all B9 Tribecas tested had between 83,335 and 122,900 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,289 median miles, the B9 Tribeca has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Subaru models
| Subaru Impreza | 80.4% |
| Subaru Forester | 75.4% |
| Subaru Outback | 80.5% |
| Subaru Xv | 83.9% |
| Subaru Legacy | 71.2% |
Common questions
What is the Subaru B9 Tribeca MOT pass rate?
The Subaru B9 Tribeca has a 68.1% MOT pass rate based on 226 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Subaru B9 Tribeca?
The most common MOT failure on the Subaru B9 Tribeca is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Subaru B9 Tribeca at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Subaru B9 Tribeca is 98,289 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 83,335 and 122,900 miles.
Buying a used B9 Tribeca?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £128 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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