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NC05 WUL

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 WUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 131,066 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 131,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits centre exhaust corroded (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 125,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components rusty

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 15 May 2019 125,893 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bolt missing insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components rusty

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,604 miles

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

Front oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 123,554 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper and lower gaitors split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 117,348 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear nearside tyre close to limit and uneven wear inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,503 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,391 miles

temp fuel cap

both rear inner tyre walls preshering

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,571 miles

A exhaust rubber mounting is not supporting exhaust, however is supported adequately by other mountings.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 101,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A exhaust rubber mounting is not supporting exhaust, however is supported adequately by other mountings.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,835 miles

slight oil leak to o/s/f engine

Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak to o/s/f engine

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,363 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,389 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting not supporting exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting not supporting exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,604 miles

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link gater split

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link gater split

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,978 miles

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,978 miles

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

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

slight wear in front brake discs

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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NC05 WUL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NC05 WUL, 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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NC05 WUL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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