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Saab 9-3 vs Saab 93 convertable: 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 93 convertable
71%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 93 convertable (71%) 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 93 convertable
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 130,302 mi 83,145 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 155,267 3

Most common faults

Saab 9-3

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Oil leak

Saab 93 convertable

  1. Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. General corrosion under vehicle
  4. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 9-3 (74%) and Saab 93 convertable (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 9-3 report Full Saab 93 convertable 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.