Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t
88%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t (88%) 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 se 2.0t | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 92,439 mi | 136,801 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 55,962 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre misshapen
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre misshapen
- Exhaust heat shield damaged and rubbing on the exhaust in the centre of the vehicle
Saab 9-5
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear se 2.0t (88%) 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 se 2.0t 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.