Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto vs Saab 900: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto
75%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto (75%) and Saab 900 (68%) 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 sport tid auto | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,500 mi | 134,931 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 25 | 45,350 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Saab 900
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear sport tid auto (75%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-3 linear sport tid 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.