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LA53 OCN

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,020 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,020 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,632 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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LA53 OCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 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 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA53 OCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA53 OCN registered?

LA53 OCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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