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AB05 AND

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,505 mi
Last recorded95,505 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 AND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,706 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower stone chip in windscreen but not in drivers view of road

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,221 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,691 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 65,691 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,279 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,404 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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AB05 AND is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AB05 AND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB05 AND registered?

AB05 AND is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is AB05 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 AND shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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