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DG55 KDZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,332 mi
Last recorded228,332 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 228,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

hand brake cable brackets require attention shortly

Pass 6 Mar 2020 223,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 216,371 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner rack joints slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2018 207,117 miles

front number plate cracked

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2018 206,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (5.4.2)

front number plate cracked

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 200,265 miles

both rear outer upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored

Pass 10 Mar 2016 193,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 179,407 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 168,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2012 155,752 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2011 139,380 miles

E.M.L is on (sounds like turbo pipe is off)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 139,380 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L is on (sounds like turbo pipe is off)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 118,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,644 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 77,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 KDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

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

Is DG55 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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