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VO05 DJF

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,442 mi
Last recorded175,442 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 175,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 175,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 157,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 138,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Aug 2015 138,652 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 111,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,518 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 86,916 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside steering rack worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid reliability report

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VO05 DJF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO05 DJF, 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 VO05 DJF registered?

VO05 DJF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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