MOT Status
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43,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
Is DE05 OOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE05 OOJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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