MOT Status
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106,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion in subframe ,brake hose ferrules,exhaust etc
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
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
corrosion in exhaust
rear exhaust heat shield fixings corroded and heat shields loose
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
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
exhaust rusty and poor
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
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))
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)
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)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
r/h rear tyre out shape
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/plates poorly fitted
Front An item not tested (Manual)
slight play in the n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms
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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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AE55 XLJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2005.
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