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AF05 HMJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 110,716 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on off side front outrigger

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,253 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower syspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2024 105,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower syspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,339 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 95,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

under body slightly corroded and exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion across exhaust system

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,033 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking coolant at offside lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion across exhaust system

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear small split to inner sidewall of tyre.

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,506 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,476 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,783 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at wheel hub asembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,779 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at wheel hub asembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,739 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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AF05 HMJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF05 HMJ, 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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AF05 HMJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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