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LA05 COH

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 COH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2021 150,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 150,167 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 127,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,896 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,104 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front steering arm from rack slight end play

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,966 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,355 miles

signs of uneven wear on rear brakes recommend further inspection

slight judder on steering

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,611 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

slight movement in both inner steering rack joints

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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LA05 COH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 96,991 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 COH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA05 COH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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