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DG55 KDU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,217 mi
Last recorded82,217 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,185 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,346 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,345 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,213 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,402 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres cracks in tread grooves wearing thin on edges 3mm only tread depth in center

Fail 13 Aug 2012 39,385 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres cracks in tread grooves wearing thin on edges 3mm only tread depth in center

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,741 miles

stress cracks in rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,130 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,402 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,717 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 KDU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

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

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