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DE55 DFZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,261 mi
Last recorded121,261 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,261 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,314 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,314 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,763 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,213 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,213 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,868 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,485 miles

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

o/s front top strutmount bearing noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,100 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,100 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,843 miles

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.

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 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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DE55 DFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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