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DK05 JVA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,626 mi
Last recorded128,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,626 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 125,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,106 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 122,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,728 miles

small tear on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2020 118,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 15,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2019 15,079 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 110,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear ()

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 104,789 miles

child seats

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,601 miles

Front brake discs corroded edges

Offside Front brake disc worn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,921 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,148 miles

front brake discs worn

light switch trim loose

nearside rear tyre worn bald on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,556 miles

brake fluid level slightly down

front brake discs worn

light switch loose

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,890 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on stepped edges

offside front tyre tread worn on stepped edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,962 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 JVA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

DK05 JVA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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