Saab 9-3 vector sport 130 ttid vs Saab 9-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 vector sport 130 ttid
92%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Saab 9-5
74%
MOT pass rate · 55,962 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 vector sport 130 ttid (92%) 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 vector sport 130 ttid | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 97,749 mi | 136,801 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 55,962 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 vector sport 130 ttid
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Cut to the tread of the offside rear tyre
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 vector sport 130 ttid (92%) 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 vector sport 130 ttid 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.