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RE05 VLM

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,603 mi
Last recorded177,603 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 VLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 177,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 177,596 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 169,400 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 155,007 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint damaged - blowing

advise near side front tyre wearing outter edge

advise rear brake pads wearing low ,possible near side rear caliper sticking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 138,267 miles

advise movement in nearside front inner rack arm on legal requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,838 miles

windscreen damage in zone A on maximum limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE05 VLM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Grey 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 RE05 VLM, 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 RE05 VLM registered?

RE05 VLM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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