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274,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both rear anti roll bar d bushes has slight play
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
front brake pads wearing thin
offside rear shock absorber leaking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear anti roll bar d bushes has slight play
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
front brake pads wearing thin
offside rear shock absorber leaking
front brake discs lipped
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs lipped
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?
Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE05 ZWH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,788 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 OE05 ZWH, 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 21 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 OE05 ZWH registered?
OE05 ZWH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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