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DE05 OKD

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,626 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,668 miles

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,786 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,786 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,787 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,056 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 OKD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OKD, 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 OKD registered?

DE05 OKD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is DE05 OKD safe to buy?

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