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DG55 UTC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,019 mi
Last recorded123,019 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 123,019 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 123,013 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,128 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r.

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre splitting inner side wall

rear brake pads low.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 120,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

child seat fitted o/s/r.

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre splitting inner side wall

rear brake pads low.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2014 115,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,336 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 UTC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

DG55 UTC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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