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HIG 3422

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,837 mi
Last recorded163,837 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 3422
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 159,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 154,436 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 154,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 144,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 137,710 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 137,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,301 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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HIG 3422 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HIG 3422, 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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What year was HIG 3422 registered?

HIG 3422 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is HIG 3422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 3422 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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