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AE05 XKA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,427 miles

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

exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,903 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,465 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,730 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,173 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEEDS ATTENTION.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,579 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,920 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,893 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

wipers smeary

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,699 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,699 miles

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

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 XKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

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