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KM05 OOY

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 OOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 135,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,323 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,448 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,448 miles

Headlamp switch faulty does not switch to high beam (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,955 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,955 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,319 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,319 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,104 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,104 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,855 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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KM05 OOY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM05 OOY, 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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KM05 OOY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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