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DE05 OOX

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 144,320 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 140,456 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 132,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R outer position light inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front position lights flicker when switched off, (wrong type of bulb fitted) but work when switched on

front wipers smeary

parking brake travel long

Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,376 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 101,556 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,556 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 81,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,590 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DE05 OOX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 85,093 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 OOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 OOX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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