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RJ55 RDV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,194 mi
Last recorded175,194 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 175,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 165,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 151,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front exhaust down pipe flexy joint outter cover deteriating and has slight blow

n/s rear tyre treadworn and near legal limit

o/s and n/s of steering rack arms has movement

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

o/s rear tyre tread inner edge distorting

rear engine/gearbox mount getting soft

Fail 10 Dec 2013 137,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front exhaust down pipe flexy joint outter cover deteriating and has slight blow

n/s rear tyre treadworn and near legal limit

o/s and n/s of steering rack arms has movement

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

o/s rear tyre tread inner edge distorting

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,568 miles

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

e.m.l on

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,036 miles

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

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

eml light on

steering will not lock in place

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,036 miles

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

eml light on

steering will not lock in place

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,182 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 103,182 miles

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

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,190 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 78,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,122 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,122 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RJ55 RDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 RDV, 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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RJ55 RDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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