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DE05 OES

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,406 mi
Last recorded88,406 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,406 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,258 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,688 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,211 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 62,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,106 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 OES is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OES, 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 OES registered?

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

Is DE05 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OES shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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