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AE05 XSR

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XSR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,513 miles

n/s/r brake bind on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,253 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,732 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,298 miles

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

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

slight splits in near side rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 29,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2009 24,625 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 XSR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

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

Is AE05 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XSR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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