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BJ55 NFH

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,664 mi
Last recorded150,664 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 150,664 miles

Offside Rear brake disc outer face scored.

bothside front position lamp dim, should replace.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,968 miles

Nearside Front steering rack rod inner ball joints small amount of play.

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim distorted, and tyre bulging.

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joints significant amount of play, marginal pass.

Offside Rear disc outer face scored.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 126,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,659 miles

Front inner steering joints slight play

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 113,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front inner steering joints slight play

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,888 miles

fog lamp switch pos fault

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,278 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,252 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid reliability report

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BJ55 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 NFH, 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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BJ55 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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