Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 275 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

275

Model Years

1995 to 2003

Years Covered

About the Jeep Wrangler Sahara

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara was MOT tested 275 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1995 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 117,648 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 81,595 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Wrangler Sahara is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3960cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£790

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£3,503

Per month£292/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2003 details

How reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Jeep brand average-9% (78% avg)

Jeep Wrangler Sahara by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2003	67%	30	81,595 mi
2002	67%	46	82,198 mi
2001	67%	43	80,356 mi
2000	67%	99	82,048 mi
1995	75%	57	117,648 mi

Questions about the Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1995 to 2003), the Jeep Wrangler Sahara averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 275 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.