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MTT 1W

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTT 1W
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,157 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 144,142 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,741 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear subframe black undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2025 136,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,821 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 129,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,381 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 120,366 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,666 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 112,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,086 miles

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

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

headlamp lens' faded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,265 miles

Rear both rear suspension top bushes have slight slack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,104 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,299 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,299 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,929 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,443 miles

spare wheel,rim damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare wheel,rim damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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MTT 1W is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 MTT 1W, 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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MTT 1W is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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