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MT05 ZYL

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 ZYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,818 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,174 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,922 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,903 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 81,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,834 miles

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,029 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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MT05 ZYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT05 ZYL, 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 MT05 ZYL registered?

MT05 ZYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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