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 Q1 there are 19,742 NISSAN ALMERAs versus 43,901 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 -11.5%, SAAB 9-3 -9.0%).
Survivors over time
NISSAN ALMERA SAAB 9-3
NISSAN ALMERA
Common
19,742
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr
Peak 129,159 (2014 Q3)
9,132 licensed · 10,610 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
| NISSAN ALMERA | SAAB 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 19,742 | 43,901 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 9,132 | 26,814 |
| SORN (off-road) | 10,610 | 17,087 |
| Peak | 129,159 (2014 Q3) | 130,268 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,350 (-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: 19,742 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 43,901 of the SAAB 9-3.
How many NISSAN ALMERA are left compared to the SAAB 9-3?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 19,742 NISSAN ALMERA and 43,901 SAAB 9-3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.