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DD04 ZAD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD04 ZAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,428 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 120,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,276 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Traction control warning light indicates a fault in the system.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 73,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,441 miles

Traction control light stays on.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,441 miles

Traction control light stays on.

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DD04 ZAD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol 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 DD04 ZAD, 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 DD04 ZAD registered?

DD04 ZAD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DD04 ZAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD04 ZAD 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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