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DE55 DFP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 103,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,769 miles

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

handbrake efficiency just passed

o/s/f pads ok uneven pad wear

Fail 22 Jan 2011 91,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s/f pads ok uneven pad wear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE55 DFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE55 DFP, 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 DE55 DFP registered?

DE55 DFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is DE55 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 DFP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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