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DG55 TJY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,518 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 94,450 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

advise some oil leaks,nearside front

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.6mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake pads more wear this side

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,310 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,663 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,471 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 TJY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

DG55 TJY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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