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DG55 KCC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 118,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread blocks breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 111,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails. one of which has split the tread block open so is not repairable ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,322 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails. one of which has split the tread block open so is not repairable ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 101,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,685 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,986 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,838 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,837 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 51,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,668 miles

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 KCC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

DG55 KCC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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