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Saab 9-3 vs Saab 9-3 linear dth a: reliability comparison

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

Saab 9-3
74%
MOT pass rate · 155,267 vehicles
Saab 9-3 linear dth a
76%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 linear dth a (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 linear dth a
MOT pass rate 74% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 1.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 130,302 mi 154,534 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 155,267 14

Most common faults

Saab 9-3

  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. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Oil leak

Saab 9-3 linear dth a

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 linear dth a (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-3 report Full Saab 9-3 linear dth a 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.