2 models · 179,505 MOT tests
Saab reliability
Saab cars fail 37.1% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Saab on MOT results is the Saab 9-5; the least is the Saab 9-3.
Ranked
Every Saab model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saab 9-51997–2016 cars | Large family car | 31,252 | 35.9% | Better than average |
| 2 | Saab 9-31997–2014 cars | Large family car | 148,253 | 37.3% | About average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Saab reliability questions
Are Saab cars reliable?
Saab cars fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 179,505 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Saab?
On MOT results, the Saab 9-5: it fails 35.9% of first tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
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