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EX05 VGR

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,365 mi
Last recorded180,365 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 180,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 160,963 miles

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play BORDER LINE (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear TYRE - AGE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 160,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EMISSIONS JUST PASSED

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play BORDER LINE (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear TYRE - AGE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 141,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,776 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 115,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 115,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,922 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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EX05 VGR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 VGR, 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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EX05 VGR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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