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DA05 USN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,713 mi
Last recorded138,713 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sill,plastic covers fitted

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 135,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sill,plastic covers fitted

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,228 miles

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Both rear brake pads wearing thin. Unable to clearly inspect condition of inner brake pads. Various components obsecuring view

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,471 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 113,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 113,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 103,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some play in offside front suspension linkage

Fail 27 Apr 2012 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some play in offside front suspension linkage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch / Flywheel noisy

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

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

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

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

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

Smoke level higher than usual

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 79,077 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch / Flywheel noisy

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

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

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

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

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

Smoke level higher than usual

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,244 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 61,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,805 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 USN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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