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DG55 KEU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 83,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 80,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bush has slight play

Offside Rear Upper Bush has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,880 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,842 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,238 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 KEU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

Is DG55 KEU safe to buy?

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