MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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) ()
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r tyre perrished
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)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?
Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EX05 VGR registered?
EX05 VGR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is EX05 VGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX05 VGR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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