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DA05 USM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 USM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 129,178 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,178 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel has side to side play

o/s/f wheel has side to side play

oil leak from engine area

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel has side to side play

o/s/f wheel has side to side play

oil leak from engine area

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 29 Jul 2009 57,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,414 miles

front tyres wear

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 USM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

DA05 USM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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