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DE05 UEF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,914 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,217 miles

nsf brake caliper sticking

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,798 miles

front disc and pads worn

osf and nsf tyres at 2mm

tyre size 225 45 r17 91y

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,298 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside inner cv boot is slightly split and leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,595 miles

offside inner cv boot is slightly split and leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,311 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 UEF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

DE05 UEF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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