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DG55 KEK

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,507 mi
Last recorded162,507 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 162,507 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel low

o/s/r top suspension arm bush worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 162,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake reserve travel low

o/s/r top suspension arm bush worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 150,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 150,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,967 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/f wing dented and o/s/f rear arch/quarter damage

slight movement n/s/f rack end assy

Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/f wing dented and o/s/f rear arch/quarter damage

slight movement n/s/f rack end assy

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,407 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and worn uneavenly

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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 KEK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

DG55 KEK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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