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A11 PCT

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,882 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 2 Jul 2025 110,876 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,628 miles

n/s/f tyre perished inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn

play in rear anti-roll bar links and D bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,695 miles

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,788 miles

Central Middle exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both rack end ball joints ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both rack end ball joints ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,394 miles

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,286 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on the inside edge

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,736 miles

Fluid leak around gearbox

n/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,804 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,264 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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A11 PCT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A11 PCT, 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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A11 PCT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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