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MT55 VJX

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,191 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Fail 11 Dec 2025 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,379 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,172 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,886 miles

Both rear brake hose ends corroded.

NSR tyre perished.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake hose ends corroded.

NSR tyre perished.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear box fitted incorrectly (twisted)

Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear heatshield hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread coming away from bead structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear box fitted incorrectly (twisted)

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,924 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,960 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 87,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 56,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,284 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,338 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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MT55 VJX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT55 VJX, 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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MT55 VJX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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