NISSAN ALMERA vs SAAB 9-3
Both the NISSAN ALMERA and the SAAB 9-3 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 19,155 NISSAN ALMERAs versus 42,858 SAAB 9-3s still on UK roads. That makes the NISSAN ALMERA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.2× as many SAAB 9-3s left. Both are falling year on year (NISSAN ALMERA -11.4%, SAAB 9-3 -9.0%).
Survivors over time
NISSAN ALMERA SAAB 9-3
NISSAN ALMERA
Common
19,155
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,474 (-11.4%) yr/yr
Peak 129,159 (2014 Q3)
8,603 licensed · 10,552 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
| NISSAN ALMERA | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 19,155 | 42,858 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 8,603 | 26,468 |
| SORN (off-road) | 10,552 | 16,390 |
| Peak | 129,159 (2014 Q3) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,474 (-11.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,244 (-9.0%) yr/yr |
NISSAN ALMERA vs SAAB 9-3 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the NISSAN ALMERA or the SAAB 9-3?
The NISSAN ALMERA is rarer: 19,155 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 42,858 of the SAAB 9-3.
How many NISSAN ALMERA are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 19,155 NISSAN ALMERA and 42,858 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.