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DA05 HFG

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,033 mi
Last recorded162,033 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 162,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 129,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 May 2015 129,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 May 2014 126,879 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

neaside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside washer jet inoperative

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 May 2014 126,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers slightly smearing screen

offside washer jet inoperative

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

neaside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 May 2013 118,578 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,757 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2011 88,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 58,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,540 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 HFG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

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

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