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DG55 KCN

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,463 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,112 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,533 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

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 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

DG55 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is DG55 KCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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