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Saab 9-3 se ttid4 180 auto vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 se ttid4 180 auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 se ttid4 180 auto (100%) 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 se ttid4 180 auto Saab 9-5
MOT pass rate 100% 74%
MOT failure rate 0% 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.0 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 1%
Average mileage 68,988 mi 136,801 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 55,962

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 se ttid4 180 auto

No fault breakdown available.

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 se ttid4 180 auto (100%) 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 se ttid4 180 auto 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.