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Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t
76%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t (76%) 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 linear se 1.8t Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 110,346 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 27 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 linear se 1.8t

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 linear se 1.8t (76%) 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 linear se 1.8t 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.