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FL55 OWD

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,142 mi
Last recorded231,142 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 231,142 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 221,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 207,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 207,851 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 198,121 miles

Front Both track control arms have slight play in a ball joint

Slight sweating from fuel filter

Fail 30 Jul 2015 187,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 187,315 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 179,630 miles

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Chuffing injector

Corrosion to chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noisy dual mass

Slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 16 Aug 2013 171,009 miles

Corroded exhaust clamp

ECU light on

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

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

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Slight play in nearside front track arm

Slight play in offside front track arm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 161,893 miles

ECU light on

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

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

Nearside front traction control arm has play in

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front traction control arm has play in

Fail 29 Sep 2011 149,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 149,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 139,644 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,708 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre + worn to 2mm on inner edge [215/55/16w]

unable to check under bonnet, front underside + sills properly due to covers

wear + corrosion on front brake discs but unable to check properly due to backplates

Pass 11 Sep 2008 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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FL55 OWD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL55 OWD, 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.

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FL55 OWD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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