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DA05 BYR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 115,823 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

exhaust flexi leaking-front flexi

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2018 115,823 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged osf (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem seriously damaged osr (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake pipes have protective coatings

exhaust flexi leaking-front flexi

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear Shock absorbers slightly damping

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2017 111,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Sep 2013 100,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,387 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,234 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2008 70,027 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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DA05 BYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA05 BYR, 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 DA05 BYR registered?

DA05 BYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is DA05 BYR safe to buy?

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