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FY55 FDG

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 136,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 123,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 117,403 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,403 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,466 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,466 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,579 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,230 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Rear discs corroded .

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,166 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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FY55 FDG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY55 FDG, 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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FY55 FDG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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