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DG55 TKC

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,883 mi
Last recorded191,883 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 191,883 miles

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

brake pedal creep

engine covers and undertrays fitted

mil light on

nsr inner brake pad worn

osr brake pads close to limit

Fail 16 May 2018 191,883 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal creep

engine covers and undertrays fitted

mil light on

nsr inner brake pad worn

osr brake pads close to limit

Pass 11 May 2017 176,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust heat shield

brake fluid around master cylinder

Fail 9 May 2017 176,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust heat shield

brake fluid around master cylinder

Pass 30 Dec 2015 155,266 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 154,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear brake pads unable to see true depth

Fail 4 Dec 2014 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear brake pads unable to see true depth

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,332 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,754 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,830 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,426 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

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 TKC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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