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DE55 DFY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 144,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 135,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sills

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 121,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,832 miles

Emissions not tested major leak front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,092 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,769 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,859 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,244 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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DE55 DFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE55 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 DFY registered?

DE55 DFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is DE55 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 DFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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