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AE05 ZKG

2005 Saab 9-3

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,195 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,032 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,032 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,969 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,606 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,606 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 ZKG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

AE05 ZKG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AE05 ZKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ZKG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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