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SH53 OZL

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,993 mi
Last recorded177,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 177,993 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,445 miles

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

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 Jul 2013 154,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 131,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small chip in centre screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,843 miles

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

both rear tyre tread sections distorted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyre tread sections distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,850 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SH53 OZL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH53 OZL, 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 22 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 SH53 OZL registered?

SH53 OZL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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