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DU05 KGN

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 129,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,460 miles

rear exhaust box has slightly leak

Fail 24 May 2016 118,395 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box has slightly leak

Nearside Front under wheel arch cover unsecure

Pass 13 May 2015 101,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 101,128 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,241 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,225 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,569 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,462 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,632 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 47,632 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,036 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DU05 KGN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU05 KGN, 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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DU05 KGN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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