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Saab 9-3 vector vs Saab 900: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3 vector
79%
MOT pass rate · 187 vehicles
More reliable
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 9-3 vector is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 vector Saab 900
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 130,859 mi 134,931 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 187 45,350

Most common faults

Saab 9-3 vector

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Saab 9-3 vector 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.