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LT55 FOK

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 FOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 117,862 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 117,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,602 miles

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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LT55 FOK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT55 FOK, 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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What year was LT55 FOK registered?

LT55 FOK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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