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DG55 TKD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,188 mi
Last recorded161,188 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,188 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,476 miles

Both front headlamps glazed/headlight aim pattern weak

General surface corrosion to various under body suspension components but not excessive at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,536 miles

Injector cylinder 3 showing signs of leakage.

Movement in nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Movement in offside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front headlamp glazed.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut, but not exposing cords or ply.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut, but not exposing cords or ply. X2

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front headlamp glazed.

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing in and around the tread grooves and on the outer sidewall.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight signs of oil leak coming from turbo charger inlet pipe to tubro.

Surface corrosion on the front subframe.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 144,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel binding and very difficult to turn by hand. Accelerated wear of pad. (3.5.1k)

Brake fluid level has dropped below max level.

Injector cylinder 3 showing signs of leakage.

Movement in nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Movement in offside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front headlamp glazed.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut, but not exposing cords or ply.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut, but not exposing cords or ply. X2

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front headlamp glazed.

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing in and around the tread grooves and on the outer sidewall.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight signs of oil leak coming from turbo charger inlet pipe to tubro.

Surface corrosion on the front subframe.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 139,705 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 133,391 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,162 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,715 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slght play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,274 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,110 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,180 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,101 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 TKD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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