MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front subframe very rusty/corroding
front tyres lightly perished
aims slightly faded
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits, cuts and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits, cuts and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
aims slightly faded
front brake pads getting low
oil leaks
slight play in column
oil leaks!
oil leaks!!
small oil & water leaks
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
small oil & water leaks
air low on tyres
small dents on rims
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
air low on tyres
small dents on rims
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroding
slight run out on rear brakes
small dents on rims
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges
o/s/r tyre badly perished
rear tyres perished
slight road/bearing noise
small dents o/s/f rim
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres perished
small dents o/s/f rim
child seat n/s/r
o/s/f rim small dent
corrosion on front discs
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion on front discs
display showing brake bulb failure. no fault found
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
display showing brake bulb failure. no fault found
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DA55 JOS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 JOS, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DA55 JOS?
You can check the full history of DA55 JOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DA55 JOS registered?
DA55 JOS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is DA55 JOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA55 JOS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DA55 JOS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA55 JOS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.