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DG05 KGX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 103,285 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,887 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,299 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DG05 KGX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 KGX, 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

How do I check the history of DG05 KGX?

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What year was DG05 KGX registered?

DG05 KGX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is DG05 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 KGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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