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 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3s versus 43,901 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
130,729
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 130,729 (2026 Q1)
124,768 licensed · 5,961 SORN
SAAB 9-3
Common
43,901
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 4,350 (-9.0%) yr/yr
Peak 130,268 (2014 Q3)
26,814 licensed · 17,087 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X3 | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 130,729 | 43,901 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 124,768 | 26,814 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,961 | 17,087 |
| Peak | 130,729 (2026 Q1) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,350 (-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: 43,901 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 130,729 of the BMW X3.
How many BMW X3 are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3 and 43,901 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.