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SL05 MLV

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,372 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2014 144,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,765 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,522 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,215 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,715 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,726 miles

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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SL05 MLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL05 MLV, 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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SL05 MLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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