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DK05 JTY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,158 mi
Last recorded129,158 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,170 miles

1 lr fully syn oil added

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

light corrosion to rear subframe

poor dip beam images

rear brake discs lipped and worn pads ok

sill covers fitted

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 10 Jun 2020 115,170 miles

1 lr fully syn oil added

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

light corrosion to rear subframe

poor dip beam images

rear brake discs lipped and worn pads ok

sill covers fitted

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 30 May 2019 112,045 miles

both sides rear top suspension outer rose bushes worn

o/s wiper blade worn

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 29 May 2019 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both sides rear top suspension outer rose bushes worn

o/s wiper blade worn

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,467 miles

both sides rear top suspension outer rose bushes worn

movement in both steering rack mountings

n/s rear tyre badly cracking in treads and worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,659 miles

both sides rear top suspension outer rose bushes worn

movement in both steering rack mounts

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads and worn on tread edges

o/s dip beam dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2017 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

both sides rear top suspension outer rose bushes worn

movement in both steering rack mounts

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads and worn on tread edges

o/s dip beam dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have cracks in tread

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside rear brake disc heavily worn and scored, also shows signs of overheating

Fail 1 Jun 2016 108,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres have cracks in tread

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside rear brake disc heavily worn and scored, also shows signs of overheating

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 107,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2014 105,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 22 May 2014 105,245 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 May 2013 100,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 94,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 86,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 77,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,043 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 JTY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JTY, 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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DK05 JTY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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