MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
offside front tyre wearing, possible tracking issue
slight play detected in nearside and offside of steering rack
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
osr tyre misshaped
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
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
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)
rear number plate slightly marked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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