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 Q2 there are 114,267 MAZDA 3s versus 42,858 SAAB 9-3s still on UK roads. That makes the SAAB 9-3 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.7× as many MAZDA 3s left. Both are falling year on year (MAZDA 3 -2.1%, SAAB 9-3 -9.0%).
Survivors over time
MAZDA 3 SAAB 9-3
MAZDA 3
Common
114,267
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,458 (-2.1%) yr/yr
Peak 129,634 (2018 Q3)
108,311 licensed · 5,956 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
| MAZDA 3 | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 114,267 | 42,858 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 108,311 | 26,468 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,956 | 16,390 |
| Peak | 129,634 (2018 Q3) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,458 (-2.1%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,244 (-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: 42,858 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 114,267 of the MAZDA 3.
How many MAZDA 3 are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 114,267 MAZDA 3 and 42,858 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.