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DE05 AYU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,003 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,105 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,105 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,519 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,624 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 41,623 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,857 miles

Both rear tyres split and perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,329 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 AYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE05 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE05 AYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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