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DG55 KCE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,353 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,257 miles

oil leak on o/s of engine so bad it has contaminated various suspension bushes at present no play in them

Fail 13 Nov 2014 62,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak on o/s of engine so bad it has contaminated various suspension bushes at present no play in them

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak leaking onto steering bushes o/s front investigate no play at present

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,281 miles

severe engine oil leak to o/s of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,716 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,592 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 KCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

DG55 KCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DG55 KCE safe to buy?

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