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OV55 ZXL

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,467 mi
Last recorded158,467 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 158,467 miles

E M L lamp on

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 158,467 miles

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

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

E M L lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel leak from filter under car

Fail 21 Apr 2015 142,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,160 miles

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

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

e/m/l lamp on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2013 110,160 miles

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

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

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

e/m/l lamp on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coverts over and under vehicle

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,409 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 20 Apr 2010 60,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,531 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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OV55 ZXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV55 ZXL, 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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OV55 ZXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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