Saab 9-3 vs Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid 120: 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 turbo edition tid 120
76%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid 120 (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 turbo edition tid 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 137,148 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 25 |
Most common faults
Saab 9-3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid 120
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9-3 turbo edition tid 120 (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.