Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 167 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
167
Model Years
2005 to 2007
Years Covered
3
About the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP
The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP was MOT tested 167 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2005 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 115,295 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 103,592 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP by Year
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Questions about the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP
Is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2005 to 2007), the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 167 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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