In 2025, 39,723 Saab cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 64% passed first time, against 59% for all cars of the same ages, which makes Saab as a brand better than average.
The 9-3 is the only Saab model with enough tests for its own page; it is +5 points against the average car of the same ages.
Saab pass rate by age
At 14 years old, 67% of Saab cars passed first time (all cars that age: 61%); at 18 years, 64% (all cars: 57%).
Saab All cars of that age
Where Saab cars fail
Compared with the average car, Saab cars fail more often on emissions and leaks and body and structure.
Share of Saab tests failing on this area Average car
Checks before buying a used Saab
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Body and structure: Get underneath with a torch: sills, jacking points, subframe mounts and floor pans. Structural rust is the failure that can make a car uneconomic to fix. Repair guide
Saab models
The last column shows how many points each model is above or below the average car of the same ages.
| Model | Tests in 2025 | Passed first time | Average car, same ages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 31,008 | 64% | 58% | +5 |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.