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185D515

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,764 mi
Last recorded19,764 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185D515
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 19,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,576 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 12,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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185D515 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 185D515, 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 185D515 registered?

185D515 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is 185D515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185D515 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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