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AE05 RSV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,923 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 93,912 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 91,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,620 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2012 56,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,127 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 28,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AE05 RSV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE05 RSV, 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 AE05 RSV registered?

AE05 RSV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AE05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 RSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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