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DA05 WEB

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 81,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,598 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 63,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,402 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED AND LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED AND LIPPED

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,792 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,553 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 WEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEB, 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 WEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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