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DA55 PVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,556 mi
Last recorded189,556 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 189,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 176,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 157,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 144,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 134,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 114,922 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 112,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 100,028 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 PVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PVN, 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

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What year was DA55 PVN registered?

DA55 PVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is DA55 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 PVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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