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KR05 NHM

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 85,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,303 miles

Heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 15 May 2020 83,104 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 82,113 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 82,111 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,698 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,229 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,277 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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KR05 NHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KR05 NHM, 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 KR05 NHM registered?

KR05 NHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KR05 NHM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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