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DG55 TJU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,193 mi
Last recorded191,193 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 191,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack inner ball joint (track rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 191,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack inner ball joint (track rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 182,021 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in off side of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 181,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in off side of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 171,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 167,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 161,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,478 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 144,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 144,911 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,653 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges badly

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 7 Nov 2011 129,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges badly

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,099 miles

sings of damage to nsf inner tyre side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 95,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,210 miles

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bushes

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG55 TJU 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 70.6%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

DG55 TJU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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