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DG55 USU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 USU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 113,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front wiper is split & starting to smear

Fail 21 Jun 2013 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper is split & starting to smear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,286 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 71,046 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 54,120 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,120 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 USU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

DG55 USU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is DG55 USU safe to buy?

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