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DE05 UEM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,494 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,115 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,108 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,585 miles

front exhust flexy has minor leek

o/s track rod end has play

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,926 miles

Nearside Rear hose to caliper area looks damp, but no leaks visible

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 98,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2015 89,525 miles

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

rear brake app 30%

slight play both rack ends

Pass 23 May 2014 78,664 miles

front pads low discs ridged

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint slight play

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 16 May 2013 71,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 71,344 miles

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

Center exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust brackets attachment to the exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 65,560 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 65,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 59,702 miles

slight play track rod ends

Fail 13 May 2011 59,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play track rod ends

Pass 21 May 2010 53,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,787 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 UEM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

DE05 UEM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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