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AE05 VMP

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,641 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,025 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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AE05 VMP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 VMP registered?

AE05 VMP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VMP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 VMP have outstanding finance?

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