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DE05 OJS

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,190 mi
Last recorded108,190 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OJS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,510 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OJS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

DE05 OJS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OJS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE05 OJS have outstanding finance?

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