Saab 9-3 vs Saab 92x aero: 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 92x aero
73%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 92x aero (73%) 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 92x aero |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,302 mi | 96,252 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 92x aero
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 92x aero (73%) 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.