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OE54 XXZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,708 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,678 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,306 miles

Centre exhaust system correded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corrosion starting on inner side disc

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre section exhaust outer skin corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 82,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,737 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 19 Jun 2012 76,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 8 Aug 2011 69,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,179 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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OE54 XXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OE54 XXZ, 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 OE54 XXZ registered?

OE54 XXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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