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DE05 UEO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 122,992 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front seatbelt warning light indicates seat belt needs to be engaged when no one is sat in the seat - no SRS fault apparent

offside front seat belt slow to retract but just passable - advise replacement if it gets worse

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,442 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 UEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

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

Is DE05 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 UEO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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