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DK05 JSZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,489 mi
Last recorded93,489 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 93,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 89,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,348 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 JSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DK05 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

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

Is DK05 JSZ safe to buy?

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