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WV05 JXK

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,170 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 104,931 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 97,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 88,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 75,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 75,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2012 62,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,126 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 53,020 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 41,209 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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WV05 JXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV05 JXK, 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 WV05 JXK registered?

WV05 JXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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