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DG55 WSU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front screen damaged and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front screen damaged and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,570 miles

Nearside Front door check strap coming loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking advise replacement!

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking advise replacement!

outer sills covered by trims

slight exhaust leak from flexible joint

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front door check strap coming loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense has gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking advise replacement!

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking advise replacement!

outer sills covered by trims

slight exhaust leak from flexible joint

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,427 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 58,296 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 58,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,314 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 WSU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

DG55 WSU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is DG55 WSU safe to buy?

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