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Saab 9-3 vs Saab 9-3 linear sport an1.8t 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 sport an1.8t a
90%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 linear sport an1.8t a (90%) 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 sport an1.8t a
MOT pass rate 74% 90% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 10% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 130,302 mi 108,306 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 155,267 2

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 sport an1.8t a

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
  4. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 linear sport an1.8t a (90%) 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 sport an1.8t 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.