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D1 UTT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,711 mi
Last recorded160,711 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 UTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 160,711 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 158,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 154,836 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have dull pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,697 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 152,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking between rear silencer and mid section clamp has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount mounting is snapped on one side (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount mounting snapped on one side (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 151,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,835 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 143,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,928 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 214,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 83,775 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 May 2012 76,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 57,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,594 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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D1 UTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D1 UTT, 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 D1 UTT registered?

D1 UTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is D1 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 UTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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