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Saab 9-3 convertable vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 convertable
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 convertable (71%) 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 convertable Saab 900
MOT pass rate 71% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 29% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 96,231 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 convertable

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  4. advise front discs worn
  5. advise nearside inner cv gaitor torn
  6. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 convertable (71%) 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 convertable 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.