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DA54 YRE

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 YRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,082 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,809 miles

exhaust front hanger rusted

slight play in o/s/ rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,406 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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DA54 YRE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA54 YRE, 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 DA54 YRE registered?

DA54 YRE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is DA54 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 YRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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