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G17 SJM

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,654 mi
Last recorded70,654 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,953 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,942 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 68,403 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 68,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,367 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,224 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,034 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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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G17 SJM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 75,530 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 G17 SJM, 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 20 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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G17 SJM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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