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DG55 KCY

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,758 mi
Last recorded101,758 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,621 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,151 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 92,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 91,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 91,699 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,221 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,721 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly out off shape

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,531 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2012 60,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 60,082 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 60,022 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,311 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 KCY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

DG55 KCY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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