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DA05 HFF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,030 mi
Last recorded135,030 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 135,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 127,917 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,348 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 31 May 2018 118,340 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 31 May 2017 106,852 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,471 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,097 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)

Pass 19 May 2014 85,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 77,883 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 69,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2012 69,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,954 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 HFF 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 76.5%.

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 DA05 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

DA05 HFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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