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M5 ULM

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 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

RegistrationM5 ULM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,613 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4x Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,945 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and tyre perishing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,285 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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M5 ULM is a 2006 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 100%.

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 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 M5 ULM, 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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What year was M5 ULM registered?

M5 ULM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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