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AC05 TKC

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,164 mi
Last recorded106,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 TKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 106,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad metal to metal with brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper banana arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,297 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear occasional long travel in parking brake lever. Caliper arm long movement suspect fault with internals in caliper and should have further inspection/repair

both rear coil springs corroded at lower section

both rear tyres badly perished, cracked and treads feathered

slight play and knock in steering column area

slight play in rear suspension upper arm (banana arm)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is badly rubbed, perished and cracked at outer sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

both rear tyre treads feathered

slight corrosion to bottom of both front coil springs

slight play in adjustable type steering column

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Central washer jet insecure and not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is badly rubbed, perished and cracked at outer sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

both rear outer tail/brake light bulbs not working

both rear tyre treads feathered

slight corrosion to bottom of both front coil springs

slight play in adjustable type steering column

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,851 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid centre and right jet no water (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,533 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,940 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,597 miles

Cut to n/s/f tyre - outer side wall showing cords but under 25mm length limit

Rear tyres showing some perishing to inner tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TKC 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 76.2%.

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 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 TKC, 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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AC05 TKC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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