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AF54 ALU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ALU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,021 miles

air bag light on and stability control light on

n/s rear top redius arm bush has slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2013 117,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

air bag light on and stability control light on

n/s rear top redius arm bush has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,527 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Mar 2012 113,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AF54 ALU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF54 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF54 ALU?

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What year was AF54 ALU registered?

AF54 ALU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AF54 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 ALU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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