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DC55 SAB

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,841 mi
Last recorded52,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC55 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,841 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/r top suspension joint

Fail 28 May 2026 52,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/r top suspension joint

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 45,847 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,429 miles

Front number plate faded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate faded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 44,087 miles

OSF tyre cracking on outer tread

Reverse lights out

Fail 16 Nov 2018 44,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF tyre cracking on outer tread

Reverse lights out

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,252 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 40,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,735 miles

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,121 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,586 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,227 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 22,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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DC55 SAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC55 SAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC55 SAB registered?

DC55 SAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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