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DH54 WMH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH54 WMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2022 71,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 different styles of wheels fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,538 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,538 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,380 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,746 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,783 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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DH54 WMH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DH54 WMH, 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 DH54 WMH registered?

DH54 WMH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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