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DC05 BAV

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,298 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track Arm

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSR upper arm has excessive play, (play found by pushing in at top of wheel in air and on ground) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre beginning to crack inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OSR upper arm has excessive play, (play found by pushing in at top of wheel in air and on ground) (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 58,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,951 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,034 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,862 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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DC05 BAV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC05 BAV, 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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DC05 BAV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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