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AE05 RWL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,434 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,757 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,596 miles

engine check control light is on

offside rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check control light is on

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,079 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

n/s/r tyre has small cuts

o/s/r tyre has small cuts

Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

n/s/r tyre has small cuts

o/s/r tyre has small cuts

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,917 miles

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

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

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

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 RWL 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWL, 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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AE05 RWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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