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DE05 OOH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 115,675 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 115,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,716 miles

Front brakes slightly squealing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides banana arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 101,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 92,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 79,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,786 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,174 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 OOH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE05 OOH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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