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GY05 XDK

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,324 mi
Last recorded91,324 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 83,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 76,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,810 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,207 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front and n/s/r tyres wearing low

advise h/lamp lenses req cleaning

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam cannot be left on.tell-tale works,switch operates main beam.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,602 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
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GY05 XDK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY05 XDK, 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 GY05 XDK registered?

GY05 XDK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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