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51291

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,746 mi
Last recorded21,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51291
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,746 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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51291 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 51291, 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 51291 registered?

51291 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is 51291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51291 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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