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Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto (83%) and Saab 900 (68%) 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 v6 auto Saab 900
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 72,800 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  3. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Saab 900

  1. Oil leak
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto (83%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-3 aero v6 auto report Full Saab 900 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.