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DH05 PLH

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,078 mi
Last recorded185,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 PLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 173,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 165,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,942 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 157,898 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 149,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam removed ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 138,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 128,958 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,425 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,424 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,960 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,928 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly low on outer edges

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 434,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,960 miles

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?

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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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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What year was DH05 PLH registered?

DH05 PLH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is DH05 PLH safe to buy?

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