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DG55 WSY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,669 mi
Last recorded152,669 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,669 miles

osf/nsf headlamp lens,s slightly misty but not seriously affecting light output

osf/nsf shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 152,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit

osf/nsf headlamp lens,s misty but not seriously affecting light output

osf/nsf shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake is only making 56k brake effort...and has only met the min brake effort. needs attention

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,133 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres misshaped

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,707 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 WSY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

DG55 WSY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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