Saab 9-3 vs Saab 900 se v: 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 900 se v
56%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 900 se v (56%) 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 900 se v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 141,273 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 3 |
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 900 se v
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- h/brake cables worn & sticking slightly
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 900 se v (56%) 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.