Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt
77%
MOT pass rate · 53 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 163,583 mi | 136,801 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 53 | 55,962 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 airflow 150 dt is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Saab 9-3 airflow 150 dt 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.