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DA55 ECJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ECJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight under bosy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,354 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 114,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 95,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door catch missing BONNET CATCH BROKEN NO UNDER BONNET CHECKS (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,546 miles

Nearside front tyre has a worn inner sidewall but the sidewall is not showing any cuts or chords or any other defects

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,751 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 40,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,040 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,582 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DA55 ECJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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