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DG55 UTA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,587 mi
Last recorded178,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 UTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 178,587 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 166,046 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 166,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 155,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,130 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,857 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 91,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 25 May 2013 86,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,042 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 69,451 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 69,437 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,335 miles

All four Tyres Slight Ceacking On Treads & All Wearing On Edges

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 UTA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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