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AE54 UZL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,967 mi
Last recorded136,967 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 136,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam bulb fitment (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 118,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,759 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Winter tyres fitted on rear wheels

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,682 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid below maximum

Coolant level slightly low

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Winter tyres fitted on rear wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,296 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,151 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,150 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,745 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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AE54 UZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE54 UZL, 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 AE54 UZL registered?

AE54 UZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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