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DE05 OEL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,994 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 107,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,448 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 95,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S repeater cover missing

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

Fail 6 May 2014 95,412 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S repeater cover missing

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

Pass 11 May 2013 87,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,090 miles

near side side repeater bulb replaced lamp unit incompleate

Fail 11 May 2011 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side side repeater bulb replaced lamp unit incompleate

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,346 miles

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 OEL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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