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OY55 TYW

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
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

RegistrationOY55 TYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,393 miles

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

front no plated cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,597 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 11 Mar 2008 22,752 miles

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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OY55 TYW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY55 TYW, 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 OY55 TYW registered?

OY55 TYW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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