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DE05 UDX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,942 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,084 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,686 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 UDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

DE05 UDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DE05 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 UDX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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