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DC05 GZU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,649 mi
Last recorded102,649 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 GZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

slight deteriation front number plate

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,356 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

slight deteriation front number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,383 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2015 86,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,463 miles

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge: advise tyre

Oil leak from O/S of engine

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm: advise to replace soon

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,160 miles

Large stepping on o/s/r tyre

O/S/R indiactor bulb going white.

Oil leak from o/s of engine

Uneven rear brake pad wear.

Very slight side to side play in o/s/f road wheel. allow to develop.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,135 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front brake pads getting low

Large differance in pad wear on rear. O/S/R worn down where as N/S/R almost new.

Oil around front of engine and on under panel

Slight play side to side in N/S/F road wheel

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 39,135 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front brake pads getting low

Large differance in pad wear on rear. O/S/R worn down where as N/S/R almost new.

Oil around front of engine and on under panel

Slight play side to side in N/S/F road wheel

Pass 8 May 2008 29,970 miles

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

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 GZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZU, 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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What year was DC05 GZU registered?

DC05 GZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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