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171 MP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,414 mi
Last recorded85,414 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 MP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light out

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre out of shape both sides

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm & worn out of shape on the inner edge (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also very slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also very slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,807 miles

Front All washer jets poor aim

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp washer inop

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front All washer jets poor aim

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp washer inop

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak present - appears major

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,381 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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171 MP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 171 MP, 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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171 MP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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