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DA05 HEV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,953 mi
Last recorded196,953 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 196,953 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 196,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 155,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

engine under cover loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,365 miles

front wipers smear

o/s/r out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2012 131,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 120,632 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2011 120,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 89,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,154 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 HEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

DA05 HEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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