MAZDA 3 vs SAAB 9-3
Both the MAZDA 3 and the SAAB 9-3 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 115,403 MAZDA 3s versus 43,901 SAAB 9-3s still on UK roads. That makes the SAAB 9-3 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.6× as many MAZDA 3s left. Both are falling year on year (MAZDA 3 -1.4%, SAAB 9-3 -9.0%).
Survivors over time
MAZDA 3 SAAB 9-3
MAZDA 3
Common
115,403
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 1,669 (-1.4%) yr/yr
Peak 129,634 (2018 Q3)
109,371 licensed · 6,032 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
| MAZDA 3 | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 115,403 | 43,901 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 109,371 | 26,814 |
| SORN (off-road) | 6,032 | 17,087 |
| Peak | 129,634 (2018 Q3) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,669 (-1.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,350 (-9.0%) yr/yr |
MAZDA 3 vs SAAB 9-3 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MAZDA 3 or the SAAB 9-3?
The SAAB 9-3 is rarer: 43,901 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 115,403 of the MAZDA 3.
How many MAZDA 3 are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 115,403 MAZDA 3 and 43,901 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.