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DE05 OKA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 141,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 134,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 134,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,844 miles

Water pump leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,843 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both front (2.2.B.1h)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Water pump leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,852 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover poor

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,484 miles

rear exhaust hangers poor, wipers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,606 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 OKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

DE05 OKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DE05 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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