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Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v
69%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v (69%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 69% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 31% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 144,950 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 8 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v

  1. slight noise front offside wheel bearing
  2. slight wear offside tie rod inner joint
  3. Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  5. Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Saab 99 gl

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v (69%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-3 lin sp a-flow tid 16v report Full Saab 99 gl 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.