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DA05 BYS

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,409 mi
Last recorded167,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 167,409 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 162,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 148,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 140,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,375 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 133,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 127,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jun 2015 115,804 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,239 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 100,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 87,061 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DA05 BYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYS, 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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DA05 BYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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