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K155 GRD

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 GRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 84,478 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 83,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,808 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 82,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,145 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,144 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,008 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,944 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K155 GRD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K155 GRD, 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 K155 GRD registered?

K155 GRD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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