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AF05 HMV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 148,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 148,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2014 130,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 129,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 115,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside non obligatory mirror missing at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2012 111,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside non obligatory mirror missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front windows tinted

both rear brake discs slight pitting

both steering rack arms slight play

drivers seat belt slow to return

font under sheild brocken

Fail 2 Mar 2010 91,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front door windows tinted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine mil light on at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,763 miles

both front door windows tinted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine mil light on at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,154 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 HMV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AF05 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

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

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