FORD C-MAX vs SAAB 9-3
Both the FORD C-MAX and the SAAB 9-3 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 102,722 FORD C-MAXs versus 42,858 SAAB 9-3s still on UK roads. That makes the SAAB 9-3 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.4× as many FORD C-MAXs left. Both are falling year on year (FORD C-MAX -6.2%, SAAB 9-3 -9.0%).
Survivors over time
FORD C-MAX SAAB 9-3
FORD C-MAX
Common
102,722
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 6,779 (-6.2%) yr/yr
Peak 132,442 (2019 Q2)
98,574 licensed · 4,148 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
| FORD C-MAX | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 102,722 | 42,858 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 98,574 | 26,468 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,148 | 16,390 |
| Peak | 132,442 (2019 Q2) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,779 (-6.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,244 (-9.0%) yr/yr |
FORD C-MAX vs SAAB 9-3 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD C-MAX or the SAAB 9-3?
The SAAB 9-3 is rarer: 42,858 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 102,722 of the FORD C-MAX.
How many FORD C-MAX are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 102,722 FORD C-MAX and 42,858 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.