Saab 9-3 vs Saab 900 t 16 auto: 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 t 16 auto
57%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 900 t 16 auto (57%) 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 t 16 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 155,894 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 36 |
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 t 16 auto
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 900 t 16 auto (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 9-3 report Full Saab 900 t 16 auto 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.