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DG05 KGY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,552 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 799,935 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,200 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,070 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,093 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,085 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs corroded

screen washer system leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,080 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 33,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG05 KGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KGY, 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 DG05 KGY registered?

DG05 KGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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