MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated.
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.
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)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEEDS ATTENTION.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inside
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on edges
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE05 XKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE05 XKA shows 15 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.
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