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Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 37 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

37

Model Year

2012

Years Covered

1

About the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo was MOT tested 37 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2012), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£325
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,361
Per month£197/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 2012 details

How reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)
vs Saab brand average+11% (75% avg)

Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201286%3780,250 mi

Questions about the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo

Is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2012), the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Turbo averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 37 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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