Saab 9-3 linear t se vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 linear t se
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 linear t se (70%) 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 t se | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 136,801 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 55,962 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 linear t se
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 t se (70%) 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 t se 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.