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DG55 USX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 USX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex pipe worn

Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex pipe worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,524 miles

tread on both front tyres close to wear bars

tread on both rear tyres down to wear bars

Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,425 miles

front and rear number plate startting to delaminate

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 USX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

DG55 USX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DG55 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 USX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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