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LT55 JRV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,380 mi
Last recorded104,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 104,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,068 miles

Oil leak slight leak from crank seal. ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heat shield loose on back silencer.

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

Oil leak slight leak from crank seal. ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,646 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,186 miles

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

brake pads becoming low

slight play in nsf suspension droplink

Pass 7 May 2014 71,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,959 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,954 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,854 miles

steering rack/pump noisey on full lock

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 43,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,704 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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LT55 JRV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT55 JRV, 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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LT55 JRV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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