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488BEN83

2005 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488BEN83
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 75,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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488BEN83 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 488BEN83, 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 488BEN83 registered?

488BEN83 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is 488BEN83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488BEN83 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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