Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut
93%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut (93%) and Saab 9-5 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 84,231 mi | 136,801 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 55,962 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut
- cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre- not to cord
- exhaust corroded
- slight play in steering
- stonechips in front screen
- both front tyres and n/s/r tyre slightly distorted
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Saab 9-5
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut (93%) and Saab 9-5 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-3 aero 210 bhp aut report Full Saab 9-5 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.