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LR55 GJY

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 90,167 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front brake looks to of got hot/brake pads detieoreated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,061 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s & n/s perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing & tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 81,060 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s & n/s perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing & tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 77,939 miles

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,698 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,361 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,660 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,462 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre valves perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,382 miles

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

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyre valves perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 58,981 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 58,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,536 miles

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

small play in o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 7 May 2013 51,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,210 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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LR55 GJY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR55 GJY, 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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LR55 GJY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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