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DG55 KCF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,617 mi
Last recorded85,617 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,826 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 10 Dec 2013 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,861 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,547 miles

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

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 KCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

DG55 KCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is DG55 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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