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DG55 KBY

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,856 mi
Last recorded159,856 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 159,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s tie arm has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2016 159,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s tie arm has slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image apparent on beam tester (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber 'blade' missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake disc catching on back plate

no airbag light when ignition switched on

offside wiper blade torn at end

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in both front inner track rod knuckle joints

Pass 3 Aug 2015 136,700 miles

offside front tyre wearing, possible tracking issue

slight play detected in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2015 154,527 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt from each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre wearing, possible tracking issue

slight play detected in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,834 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r brakes slighly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2013 146,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre misshaped

Fail 23 Nov 2013

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre misshaped

Pass 17 Sep 2012 141,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 134,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,870 miles

all four tyres fitted to motor are all on legal limit ,and you should replace them before the bab weather starts

feul cap is a temporary sealed cap

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,385 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,597 miles

rear number plate slightly marked

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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DG55 KBY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG55 KBY, 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 DG55 KBY registered?

DG55 KBY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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