Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a vs Saab 900: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a
77%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a (77%) and Saab 900 (68%) 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 tid a | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,178 mi | 134,931 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 45,350 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3 vector sport tid a
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 sport tid a (77%) and Saab 900 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-3 vector sport tid 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.