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DE05 OOU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,400 miles

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

rear bumper split at top

Fail 26 Oct 2015 138,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear bumper split at top

Pass 31 Oct 2014 130,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 130,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 147,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 129,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 114,468 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,276 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,276 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,955 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 68,955 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,837 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DE05 OOU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OOU, 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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DE05 OOU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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