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XIG 3642

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 3642
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,404 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 121,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,137 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 111,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,135 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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XIG 3642 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XIG 3642, 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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What year was XIG 3642 registered?

XIG 3642 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is XIG 3642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIG 3642 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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