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EJ05 EZV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 EZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,758 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,002 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,367 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,184 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 21 Sep 2013 82,710 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to split and crack on outside edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,207 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)

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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EJ05 EZV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ05 EZV, 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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EJ05 EZV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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