Is the Saab 9-3 linear se turbo reliable?

The Saab 9-3 linear se turbo has an average MOT pass rate of 86% across 1 years, based on 37 tests in 2026. That's 4 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2012 with a 86% pass rate.

Which year Saab 9-3 linear se turbo is best?

The 2012 Saab 9-3 linear se turbo has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 86%. There's a 0 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Saab 9-3 linear se turbo

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 37 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

Best Year

2012 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Saab 9-3 linear se turbo

The Saab 9-3 linear se turbo has been tested 37 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2012 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 37 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 86%. With just a 0 point spread, the 9-3 linear se turbo is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Saab brand average of 75%, the 9-3 linear se turbo performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Saab range.