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ACE 128T

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 128T
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 143,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 130,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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ACE 128T is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ACE 128T, 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 ACE 128T registered?

ACE 128T is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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