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OV05 YTP

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 118,697 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,694 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,097 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 44,079 miles

Advise front tyres 2000-3000 miles

Advise rear tyres feathering

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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OV05 YTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV05 YTP, 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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OV05 YTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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