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LB55 UEP

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,321 mi
Last recorded128,321 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 UEP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,416 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,654 miles

both rear tyre tread blocks worn uneven

Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre tread blocks worn uneven

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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LB55 UEP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB55 UEP, 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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LB55 UEP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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