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Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid
77%
MOT pass rate · 83 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid Saab 900
MOT pass rate 77% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 23% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 148,875 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 83 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid

  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. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Saab 900

  1. Oil leak
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Saab 9-3 vector sport an tid 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.