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AC05 ABC

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,581 mi
Last recorded50,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 ABC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,580 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,405 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,405 miles

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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,731 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,270 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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AC05 ABC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC05 ABC, 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 AC05 ABC registered?

AC05 ABC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AC05 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 ABC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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