Saab 9-3 vs Saab 92b: 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 92b
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 92b (80%) 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 92b |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 67,818 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 155,267 | 2 |
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 92b
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 92b (80%) 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.