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DG55 TJZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot grease coming out of small end

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,653 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot grease coming out of small end of boot

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 105,653 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dash

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot grease coming out of small end of boot

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,653 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 58,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs deteriorating slightly.

offside rear brake pads wearing lowish.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 41,181 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside wiper blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs deteriorating slightly.

engine light on.

offside rear brake pads wearing lowish.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,421 miles

Cover sills fitted

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Cover sills fitted

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,153 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,357 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,517 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 TJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

DG55 TJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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