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DG55 UTF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,455 mi
Last recorded154,455 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 UTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 154,455 miles

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack free play detected in tolerance

Fail 29 Oct 2018 154,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush heavily contaminated with power steering fluid and backing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack free play detected in tolerance

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,956 miles

o/s/f drop link has slight play

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Sep 2017 141,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,408 miles

Steering rack damp and slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,511 miles

os steering rack damp, steering slightly stiff, nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,500 miles

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)

os steering rack damp, steering slightly stiff, nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2014 117,993 miles

slight play rack

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,889 miles

Slight play inner steering rack arm joints

Slight power steering oil leak from rack

Fail 29 Sep 2012 99,896 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf drop link weak

os rack damp

poss coolant leak

slight play both rear hub bushes

slight play rack

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,896 miles

nsf drop link weak

os rack damp

poss coolant leak

slight play both rear hub bushes

slight play rack

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

steering is slightly stiff on idle, wipers smear

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in steering rack inner ball joint ends

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,116 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in steering rack inner ball joint ends

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 66,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UTF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

DG55 UTF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DG55 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 UTF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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