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AF05 HNA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 93,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,690 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen osf and nsf (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

osf and nsf tyres close to min tread limit

osr brake pads low

slight brake binds at both rear wheels

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,715 miles

Oil leak on Offside of the engine

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,021 miles

wipers deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,299 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,518 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 26,824 miles

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

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 HNA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNA, 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 HNA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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