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OY55 SBV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,503 mi
Last recorded187,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 187,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 165,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 165,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 136,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 SBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY55 SBV, 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 OY55 SBV registered?

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

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