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AE05 XVF

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 188,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 162,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2015 162,659 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 146,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 137,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,305 miles

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2012 127,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 7 May 2011 109,937 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 24 Apr 2010 91,981 miles

front and rear brake discs slight wear

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2010 91,981 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs slight wear

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 1 May 2009 74,650 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

bonnet release faulty

Pass 1 May 2009 74,650 miles

bonnet release faulty

Pass 10 May 2008 52,299 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 52,299 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

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

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