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2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
e.m.l on
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
steering will not lock in place
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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