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DA05 USU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 USU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 134,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,309 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,459 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 132,441 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 130,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre box shell corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 123,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 119,240 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,409 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,178 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 1 Aug 2012 97,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall, shows no cords

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,234 miles

damage to alloy wheels.

gearstick knob loose.

outer sill obscured by plastic.

wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,365 miles

air-con condensor slightly stone chipped

exhaust slightly corroded

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

air-con condensor slightly stone chipped

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f roll bar link has slight play

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

curb damage to alloys/front brake discs worn/cut in n/s/f tyre side wall/stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,563 miles

curb damage to alloys/front brake discs worn/cut in n/s/f tyre side wall/stone chips in screen

Pass 28 May 2008 17,909 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 USU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

DA05 USU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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