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AE55 XLJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,064 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust silencer corroded

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,086 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in subframe ,brake hose ferrules,exhaust etc

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2023 103,054 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,907 miles

corrosion in exhaust

rear exhaust heat shield fixings corroded and heat shields loose

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock top mounts broke but secure

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,082 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock top mounts broke but secure

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,886 miles

exhaust rusty and poor

Fail 11 Jan 2020 99,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty and poor

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring hanger bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,073 miles

Central exhaust poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL Pads (3.5.1g)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Slight play in Steering Rack Inner Joints.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,352 miles

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

r/h rear tyre out shape

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

l/h front wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/plates poorly fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,235 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,904 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,902 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,965 miles

slight play in the n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,212 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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AE55 XLJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE55 XLJ, 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 AE55 XLJ registered?

AE55 XLJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AE55 XLJ safe to buy?

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