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OY05 WCZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,322 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,320 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,460 miles

slight play in steering rack

small chips on front screen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,407 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

small chips on front screen

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,771 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 31,491 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)

Fail 1 May 2008 31,491 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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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OY05 WCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY05 WCZ, 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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OY05 WCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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