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VO54 YSU

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,897 mi
Last recorded194,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid108,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 194,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washers deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 192,065 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 192,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 183,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wing mirror doesnt provide view to rear

Fail 9 Jul 2013 183,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wing mirror doesnt provide view to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2012 172,794 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play n/s and o/s rear top link bushs

Fail 26 Mar 2012 172,725 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play n/s and o/s rear top link bushs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 155,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack slight play.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 135,715 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 135,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 116,856 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 116,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,001 miles

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 23 Feb 2008 98,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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VO54 YSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,076 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 VO54 YSU, 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 22 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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VO54 YSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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