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RV05 KFU

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 KFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,953 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,336 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,336 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,147 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RV05 KFU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black 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 RV05 KFU, 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 RV05 KFU registered?

RV05 KFU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is RV05 KFU safe to buy?

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