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RJ05 FYM

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 128,147 miles

Coolant leak leaking from rad area on o\s lower part ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 127,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm and tyre perished. 215/55/16 93v

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre tread depths low,3mm.

Pass 12 May 2017 126,744 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,3-4mm

n/s/r tyre "stepped" on inner edge,has a cut in the tread,tyre perished and tyre tread depth low on inner edge 2-3mm. 215/55/16 93v

Fail 12 May 2017 126,744 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,3-4mm

n/s/r tyre "stepped" on inner edge,has a cut in the tread,tyre perished and tyre tread depth low on inner edge 2-3mm. 215/55/16 93v

Pass 18 May 2016 126,520 miles

Nearside Rear 215/55/16w perished and on 3mm on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2015 126,221 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2015 126,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,674 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

both rear lamp units damaged

both rear tyres in poor condition,both worn low and on limits

gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft area

offside rear outer brake pad worn low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 118,674 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroding

both rear lamp units damaged

both rear tyres in poor condition,both worn low and on limits

gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft area

offside rear outer brake pad worn low

Pass 21 May 2012 108,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 94,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,582 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,718 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 43,718 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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RJ05 FYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ05 FYM, 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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RJ05 FYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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