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OY55 RZV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 RZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 117,775 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Slight free-play detected in steering system

Under-trays

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,587 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,692 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 95,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,597 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,413 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)

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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OY55 RZV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY55 RZV, 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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OY55 RZV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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