MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corners. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Clutch rattles as engaged.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides - poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Temp fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front top strutmount bearing noisey
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE55 DFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?
DE55 DFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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