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KG55 HXR

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,221 mi
Last recorded157,221 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 HXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 157,221 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 157,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 155,666 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 155,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 155,663 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 155,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 147,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 147,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,881 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,280 miles

advise front brake pads low

Fail 15 Sep 2009 101,280 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,717 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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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KG55 HXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG55 HXR, 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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KG55 HXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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