Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a vs Saab 900: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a
76%
MOT pass rate · 200 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 106,203 mi | 134,931 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 200 | 45,350 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 vector 150 bhp s-a is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Saab 9-3 vector 150 bhp s-a 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.