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DE05 OOJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,190 mi
Last recorded43,190 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 43,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 43,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working stalk defective (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod end heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre sidewall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, braking, steering and suspension components

rear heat shield corroded around fixings

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 42,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,588 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 40,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,522 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 OOJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

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

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