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DG55 WTM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,946 mi
Last recorded135,946 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,946 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 130,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 118,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,561 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,561 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe into caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,136 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 17 Aug 2009 38,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,416 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 WTM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

DG55 WTM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DG55 WTM safe to buy?

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