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DE05 AYL

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,142 mi
Last recorded58,142 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 58,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 58,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 57,933 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 57,498 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 57,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,098 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on o/s wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,131 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,025 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,025 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 12,209 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 12,197 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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DE05 AYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE05 AYL, 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 DE05 AYL registered?

DE05 AYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is DE05 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 AYL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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