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DEZ 4971

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,513 mi
Last recorded163,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4971
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2021 163,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 146,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 136,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,976 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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DEZ 4971 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 104,231 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEZ 4971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 4971 registered?

DEZ 4971 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is DEZ 4971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 4971 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEZ 4971 have outstanding finance?

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