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AF05 HNG

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,217 miles

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,178 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,690 miles

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

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

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

advised both rear tyres show wear on inside edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,220 miles

advised offside and nearside rear tyres show un even wear on inside edges

there where zero emmision results at emmision test no data could be taken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 28,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,605 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 HNG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

AF05 HNG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AF05 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HNG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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