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Saab 9-3 vector sport dth vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 vector sport dth
74%
MOT pass rate · 124 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 vector sport dth is the more reliable of the two — 74% 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 dth Saab 900
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 4% 0% ✓
Average mileage 149,773 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 124 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 vector sport dth

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. EML on
  5. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 dth is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Saab 9-3 vector sport dth 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.