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OV55 ZXM

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,575 mi
Last recorded127,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,575 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,837 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,302 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre worn off on inside edg

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/rear tyre worn off on inside edg

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,808 miles

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)

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
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OV55 ZXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV55 ZXM, 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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What year was OV55 ZXM registered?

OV55 ZXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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