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SA55 VTJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,321 mi
Last recorded251,321 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 VTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 251,321 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 251,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 235,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

exhaust rubber split

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 216,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 216,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 202,312 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,815 miles

both front inner rack joints have slight play

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

rear pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 119,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,264 miles

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
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SA55 VTJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA55 VTJ, 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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SA55 VTJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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