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DK05 JSV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,917 mi
Last recorded117,917 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 117,917 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 117,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 113,286 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 113,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all other coil springs complete

both front seat belts retract slow

both rear tyre walls slightly cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing and have inner edge wear

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front number plate cracked

handbrake slight travel

inspection light on and battery in remote low warning light on

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play

offside front tyre is on legal limit 1.6mm

outer sill covers fitted unable asses

unable to asses inner brake discs and brake pads fully due to callipers and back plates

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all other coil springs complete

both front seat belts retract slow

both rear tyre walls slightly cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing and have inner edge wear

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front number plate cracked

handbrake slight travel

inspection light on and battery in remote low warning light on

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play

offside front tyre is on legal limit 1.6mm

outer sill covers fitted unable asses

unable to asses inner brake discs and brake pads fully due to callipers and back plates

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,734 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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DK05 JSV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK05 JSV, 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 DK05 JSV registered?

DK05 JSV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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