Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Saab 9-3 and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Saab 9-3s and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Saab 9-3s and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Saab 9-3 and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saab 9-3 and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 have been recently.
See what our members say about Saab 9-3 lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Saab 9-3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 48 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 23600 miles driven2011 | Audi A4 | 85 | < 1 |
| 27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21900 miles driven2011 | Audi S4 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 50 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35200 miles driven2010 | Audi A4 | 62 | < 1 |
| 37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 32900 miles driven2010 | Audi S4 | 81 | 5 |
| 54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43400 miles driven2009 | Audi A4 | 56 | < 1 |
| 31 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 52100 miles driven2008 | Audi A4 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 43 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 62100 miles driven2007 | Audi A4 | 61 | < 1 |
| 26 vehicles, 12.0 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven2007 | Saab 9-3 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 65 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven2006 | Audi A4 | 44 | 11 |
| 25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 80900 miles driven2006 | Saab 9-3 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 138700 miles driven2002 | Audi A4 | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Saab 9-3
| Brand Reputation of the Saab 9-3: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
excellent car reputation for safety |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cool, not showy or glitzy, integrity of design and reputation |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
Saab is different and independent, I know it was part of GM in this model year but they are still made by Swedes and have the Swedish touch. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
The history and the underdog mentality. Also the brand is unique in getting good design and performance in one package. The SAAB brand known for there engineering of new technology, and will see more of that nowadays I guess. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great design inside and out. Reliability sems to be going up with Spyker. I purchased my 2006 with resaerch that the 2002 to 2004 were very troubled years. Bumper to bumper warranty better than BMW. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
cool man |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Saab is a unique Brand. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
So far Saab has lived up to its reputation. |
| Brand Reputation of the Saab 9-3: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Some may think that this is an uncertain buy, but who cares? |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM ruined the brand image. Car reviewers seem to dislike Saab |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Does Saab have an image? |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Reputation for costly repairs and unreliability. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Once upon a time, Saab had a good name, what happened (Read realiability, that may answer your question) |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
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