BMW X3 vs SAAB 9-3
Both the BMW X3 and the SAAB 9-3 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 129,350 BMW X3s versus 42,858 SAAB 9-3s still on UK roads. That makes the SAAB 9-3 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.0× as many BMW X3s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW X3 is rising (+4.6%) while the SAAB 9-3 is falling (-9.0%).
Survivors over time
BMW X3 SAAB 9-3
BMW X3
Common
129,350
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 5,644 (+4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 129,350 (2026 Q2)
123,713 licensed · 5,637 SORN
SAAB 9-3
Common
42,858
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 4,244 (-9.0%) yr/yr
Peak 130,268 (2014 Q3)
26,468 licensed · 16,390 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X3 | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 129,350 | 42,858 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 123,713 | 26,468 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,637 | 16,390 |
| Peak | 129,350 (2026 Q2) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,644 (+4.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,244 (-9.0%) yr/yr |
BMW X3 vs SAAB 9-3 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X3 or the SAAB 9-3?
The SAAB 9-3 is rarer: 42,858 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 129,350 of the BMW X3.
How many BMW X3 are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 129,350 BMW X3 and 42,858 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.