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05KE10963

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

393,988 mi
Last recorded393,988 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05KE10963
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 393,988 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 393,987 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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05KE10963 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05KE10963, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 05KE10963 registered?

05KE10963 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is 05KE10963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05KE10963 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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