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DA55 EBV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,159 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,392 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,960 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate seperating

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,457 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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DA55 EBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA55 EBV, 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 DA55 EBV registered?

DA55 EBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DA55 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 EBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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