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SF55 ZGS

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,008 mi
Last recorded199,008 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 ZGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 199,008 miles

play offside front anti roll link

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

both rear upper suspension joints slight movement

nail offside front tyre

parking brake long travel

play in both front ball joints

rear brake discs scored and corroded

rear heat shield insecure

rear light lensees damaged

Fail 9 May 2014 199,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear upper suspension joints slight movement

nail offside front tyre

parking brake long travel

play in both front ball joints

play offside front anti roll link

rear brake discs scored and corroded

rear heat shield insecure

rear light lensees damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 186,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 176,715 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 176,715 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 154,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 139,940 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 139,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,459 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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SF55 ZGS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SF55 ZGS, 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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SF55 ZGS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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