BMW Z4 vs SAAB 9-5
Both the BMW Z4 and the SAAB 9-5 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 37,053 BMW Z4s versus 10,273 SAAB 9-5s still on UK roads. That makes the SAAB 9-5 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.6× as many BMW Z4s left. Both are falling year on year (BMW Z4 -0.8%, SAAB 9-5 -7.7%).
Survivors over time
BMW Z4 SAAB 9-5
BMW Z4
Common
37,053
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 307 (-0.8%) yr/yr
Peak 37,480 (2023 Q2)
31,382 licensed · 5,671 SORN
SAAB 9-5
Common
10,273
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 854 (-7.7%) yr/yr
Peak 36,527 (2014 Q3)
5,514 licensed · 4,759 SORN
Head to head
| BMW Z4 | SAAB 9-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 37,053 | 10,273 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 31,382 | 5,514 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,671 | 4,759 |
| Peak | 37,480 (2023 Q2) | 36,527 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 307 (-0.8%) yr/yr | ▼ 854 (-7.7%) yr/yr |
BMW Z4 vs SAAB 9-5 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW Z4 or the SAAB 9-5?
The SAAB 9-5 is rarer: 10,273 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 37,053 of the BMW Z4.
How many BMW Z4 are left compared to the SAAB 9-5?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 37,053 BMW Z4 and 10,273 SAAB 9-5 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.