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DG55 KCO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,028 mi
Last recorded164,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 164,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,712 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 129,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers poor damping

Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 112,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,810 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,810 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,417 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 KCO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

DG55 KCO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is DG55 KCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KCO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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