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B6 DLY

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,768 mi
Last recorded56,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 56,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 56,398 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 52,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 46,218 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 35,547 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,158 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,158 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,656 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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B6 DLY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B6 DLY, 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 B6 DLY registered?

B6 DLY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is B6 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 DLY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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