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AF05 XBB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,929 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 44,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 40,458 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on side wall and 2 nails in the tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,226 miles

near side rear tyre cracks on outer side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,868 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 XBB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

AF05 XBB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AF05 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XBB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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