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A9 NCP

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 95,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 95,042 miles

headlamp washers inop

Fail 19 May 2023 95,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp washers inop

Pass 18 May 2022 91,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 91,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 88,957 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 13 May 2020 86,100 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 86,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre touching plastic inner arch on full lock

Pass 19 Apr 2014 68,615 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 68,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake lights working but warning on dashboard says n/s not working

Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,670 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake lights working but warning on dashboard says n/s not working

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,500 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,149 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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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A9 NCP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A9 NCP, 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 A9 NCP registered?

A9 NCP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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