FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles. Using data from used car expert CAP Motor Research, we benchmark two cars against each other to see how they perform over the traditional fleet cycle.

This week, we compare two premium estate cars – the Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD Linear 150 Sport Wagon and the Volvo V50 2.0D SE Sportswagon.

Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD Linear 150 SportWagon

PRICE NEW £21,307

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £13,625/64% £7,682
30,000 18 £11,775/55% £9,532
40,000 24 £10,150/48% £11,157
50,000 30 £8,850/42% £12,457
60,000 36 £7,750/36% £13,557

Source: CAP Motor Research

Volvo V50 2.0D SE Sportswagon

PRICE NEW £21,490

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £13,625/63% £7,865
30,000 18 £11,550/54% £9,940
40,000 24 £9,875/46% £11,615
50,000 30 £8,550/40% £12,490
60,000 36 £7,475/35% £14,015

Source: CAP Motor Research