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DK55 RCU

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,024 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel and suspension corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 99,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,693 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,147 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded damp around subframe area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,308 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock upper mount (not body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock, upper mount (not body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,381 miles

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,069 miles

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

front brake disc(s) corroded, pitted or scored but do not effect braking performance

front brake disc(s) corroded, pitted or scored but do not effect braking performance

under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,574 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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DK55 RCU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK55 RCU, 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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DK55 RCU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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