Saab 9-3 vs Saab 9000 cde ecopower aut: 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 9000 cde ecopower aut
69%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 9000 cde ecopower aut (69%) 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 9000 cde ecopower aut |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 121,289 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 7 |
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 9000 cde ecopower aut
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 9000 cde ecopower aut (69%) 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.