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AF05 XAD

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mounting slightly damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,805 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front unable to see a clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mounting slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,714 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mountings damaged but still secure

slight damage to inner of nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2020 109,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mountings damaged but still secure

slight damage to inner of nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to see a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to bad cracking 225/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bad cracking 225/45r17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uper arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear pads fitted wrong

Fail 27 Sep 2017 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing retaining clip missing from caliper (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front smear (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just see a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bad cracking 225/45r17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uper arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear pads fitted wrong

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,022 miles

Unable to Fully check Rear seat Belts Due to Child Seats Being Fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Unable to Fully check Rear seat Belts Due to Child Seats Being Fitted

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 XAD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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