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BC05 OZX

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 97,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,327 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,057 miles

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust corroded

n/s/r inner side light inop

nail in n/s/r tyre and tread stepped

o/s/r tyre tread stepped

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,011 miles

front brake discs in poor condition and corroded. damage to alloys. exhaust corroded. sills covred by plastic trims. both front tyres worn to 2mm. rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 58,011 miles

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in poor condition and corroded. damage to alloys. exhaust corroded. sills covred by plastic trims. both front tyres worn to 2mm. rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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BC05 OZX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 96,991 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 Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 OZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC05 OZX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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