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SO55 NXP

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V94,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 120,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint has slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm drum stick ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,101 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front inner rack end slightly worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 104,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front inner rack end slightly worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,466 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,955 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,778 miles

n/s/f steering drum stick has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2011 70,778 miles

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

n/s/f steering drum stick has slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,202 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and scored

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,449 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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SO55 NXP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 94,459 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 SO55 NXP, 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 20 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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SO55 NXP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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