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DE05 ONV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 155,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 138,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 138,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 119,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 95,534 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 82,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 70,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 40,633 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 ONV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

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

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