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2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake pads worn low
nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge
offside door mirror cover missing .Small sharp edges
play in both top hub rear bushes/bearings
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads worn low
nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge
offside door mirror cover missing .Small sharp edges
play in both top hub rear bushes/bearings
play in offside rear upper and lower hub bushes .
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in offside rear upper and lower hub bushes .
Front number plate scuffed.
Nearside front seat belt lightly frayed.
Play in both rack ends .
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front number plate scuffed.
Nearside front seat belt lightly frayed.
Play in both rack ends .
unable to test offside & nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.
Engine management light on
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?
Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J800 ALF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J800 ALF, 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 J800 ALF registered?
J800 ALF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 24 June 2005.
Is J800 ALF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J800 ALF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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