Saab
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 19 models from 94,662 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
94,662
Models
19
Years Covered
1990-2012
About Saab Cars
Saab ranks 59th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 75%. That's 10 points below the 85% average across all models in our data, so Saab owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 19 models across 23 years of data (1990 to 2012), there's a narrow spread of just 3 percentage points between models, meaning Saab reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Most and Least Reliable Saab Models
The 9-5 leads the range with a 78% average pass rate from 14,987 tests. At the other end, the 900 has the lowest at 75%.
Saab Fuel Types
Saab models in our data come in 14 petrol, 5 diesel variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All Saab Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 15 yrs | 76% | 71,407 | Petrol | |
| 9-5 | 15 yrs | 78% | 14,987 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| 900 | 9 yrs | 75% | 5,770 | Petrol | |
| 9000 Cse | 5 yrs | 75% | 860 | Petrol | |
| 9000 CS | 4 yrs | 69% | 285 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 | 2 yrs | 79% | 191 | Diesel | |
| 9000 | 3 yrs | 75% | 170 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Linear 150 BHP | 3 yrs | 76% | 167 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 | 2 yrs | 73% | 130 | Diesel | |
| 9-3 Vector 150 BHP | 2 yrs | 77% | 125 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 A | 2 yrs | 84% | 112 | Diesel | |
| 9-3 Aero 210 BHP Auto | 2 yrs | 81% | 87 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Vector 150 BHP S-A | 2 yrs | 65% | 75 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Vector Sport Tid | 2 yrs | 66% | 66 | Diesel | |
| 93 | 1 yr | 57% | 61 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Turbo Edtn Tid 150 A | 1 yr | 83% | 59 | Diesel | |
| 9000 CD | 1 yr | 68% | 41 | Petrol | |
| 9-3 Linear SE Turbo | 1 yr | 86% | 37 | Petrol | |
| 9000 Cde | 1 yr | 69% | 32 | Petrol |
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