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A12 TJG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,957 mi
Last recorded110,957 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,957 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 110,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 100,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 100,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 99,256 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 99,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 97,651 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 97,651 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,502 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,372 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,370 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,167 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,899 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,971 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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A12 TJG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A12 TJG, 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 A12 TJG registered?

A12 TJG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is A12 TJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TJG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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