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J800 ALF

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,251 mi
Last recorded187,251 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 ALF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 187,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 163,957 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 163,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,914 miles

play in offside rear upper and lower hub bushes .

Fail 23 Feb 2012 139,914 miles

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 .

Pass 4 May 2010 108,562 miles

Front number plate scuffed.

Nearside front seat belt lightly frayed.

Play in both rack ends .

Fail 4 May 2010 108,562 miles

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 .

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,985 miles

unable to test offside & nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,645 miles

Engine management light on

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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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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J800 ALF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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