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OE05 BHV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,713 mi
Last recorded143,713 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 BHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault mil light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 127,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,616 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,615 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,945 miles

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

both sides steering arm (end of rack) slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,464 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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OE05 BHV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE05 BHV, 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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What year was OE05 BHV registered?

OE05 BHV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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