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KM55 MHY

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 MHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 160,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 160,478 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 140,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage nearside front wing

very slight play in both tie rods

Pass 17 May 2013 117,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 117,374 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 107,424 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 104,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,775 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 99,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2008 90,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KM55 MHY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM55 MHY, 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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KM55 MHY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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