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Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp
76%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp (76%) and Saab 9-5 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp Saab 9-5
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 123,986 mi 136,801 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 23 55,962

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nail in offside rear tyre
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak

Saab 9-5

  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
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp (76%) and Saab 9-5 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-3 linear 175 bhp 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.