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MW05 EGU

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,492 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front suspension top mount bearing rough

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,896 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,682 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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MW05 EGU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW05 EGU, 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 MW05 EGU registered?

MW05 EGU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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