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OE55 NUA

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 NUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,163 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)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 90,163 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,902 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 49,902 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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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OE55 NUA 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 OE55 NUA, 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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What year was OE55 NUA registered?

OE55 NUA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OE55 NUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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