MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Both front suspension top mounts have roughness in them
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak from fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both front suspension top mounts have roughness in them
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam removed ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera stuck on windscreen (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
item removed from drivers view prior to carrying out MOT test
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
item removed from drivers view prior to carrying out MOT test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Steering has a knocking noise from top of steering column
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Steering has a knocking noise from top of steering column
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear road wheel has slight damage to the bead rim
Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges
Offside front wiper is smearing slightly
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn unevenly low on outer edges
front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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DH05 PLH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 DH05 PLH, 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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DH05 PLH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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