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DC05 EWN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,562 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap difficult to open

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,602 miles

Offside Front jacking pads missing

Offside Rear brake slightly bhinding

Offside Rear handbrake cable strap corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front jacking pads missing

Offside Rear brake slightly bhinding

Offside Rear handbrake cable strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

enigne covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play in offside front rack end

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

enigne covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play in offside front rack end

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,695 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,027 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,857 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,896 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,839 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish between the tread blocks.

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

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 EWN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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