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AO55 DBX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,695 mi
Last recorded114,695 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 114,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 109,605 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 109,605 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,691 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,860 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 23 Oct 2008 23,425 miles

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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AO55 DBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO55 DBX, 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 AO55 DBX registered?

AO55 DBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AO55 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 DBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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