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Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto
77%
MOT pass rate · 48 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto Saab 900
MOT pass rate 77% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 23% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 103,938 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 48 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Oil leak
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 linear 150 bhp auto is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Saab 9-3 linear 150 bhp 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.