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AF05 HMO

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,118 mi
Last recorded194,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 194,118 miles

Slight play in rear suspension upper arm outer joints, both sides.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,026 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF shock corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2014 154,203 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 154,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise that both the rear indicators are pale

advise that the nsf tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

advise that the ofs inner steering joint has minimal play

advise that the rear discs are quite worn

Fail 14 Jun 2013 134,860 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise that both the rear indicators are pale

advise that the nsf tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

advise that the osf inner steerin joint has minimal play

advise that the rear discs are quite worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,494 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs corroding.

play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,261 miles

advise: airbag malfunction light is on permenantly.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,630 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 HMO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AF05 HMO, 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 AF05 HMO registered?

AF05 HMO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 HMO safe to buy?

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