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AF05 XAM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,692 miles

Front seat belts retracting slowly

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense covers discoloured (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front seat belts retracting slowly

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense covers discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FRONT N/S AND O/S AND N/S REAR ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,945 miles

EXHUAST CENTRE MOUNTING VERY RUSTY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,768 miles

exhaust support bracket becoming corroded

offside front seatbelt slow when retracting

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,833 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 XAM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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