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FD05 EXJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,764 mi
Last recorded147,764 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 147,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow front exhaust flexi joint but not enough to affect emissions

Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs braking faces corroded up to 1 cm (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs corroded up to 1 cm on braking face (3.5.1i)

all brake flexis ferrules corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs braking faces corroded up to 1 cm (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs corroded up to 1 cm on braking face (3.5.1i)

all brake flexis ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 139,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near and offside (2.7.2a)

Front near and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 135,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near and offside (2.7.2a)

Front near and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front windscreen damaged not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 101,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,565 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,084 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,401 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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FD05 EXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 EXJ, 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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FD05 EXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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