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DA55 ECE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ECE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,427 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,232 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,589 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,167 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 ECE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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