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420 ECE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 ECE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 98,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 98,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,105 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut, no cords or ply showing

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,309 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 398,233 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,502 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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420 ECE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 420 ECE, 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 420 ECE registered?

420 ECE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is 420 ECE safe to buy?

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