MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
child seat fitted to nearside rear- limited inspection of adult seatbelt
under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
child seat fitted to nearside rear- limited inspection of adult seatbelt
nail in offside rear tyre tread
under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat location- nearside rear
nearside front tyre- outer wall damaged
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat location- nearside rear
nearside front tyre- outer wall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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DE05 UDW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?
DE05 UDW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2005.
Is DE05 UDW safe to buy?
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