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AH04 AHP

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH04 AHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,962 miles

Offside Front tyre 3 mm tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake lights slightly discoloured

front exhaust flex mesh split

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,438 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,611 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,905 miles

near and offside front brake pads worn 75-80%.

offside rear tryre wearing inner edge.

oil leak offside lower area engine bay.

rear brake discs near and offside scored and wearing lip on edges.

Pass 5 May 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,721 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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AH04 AHP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AH04 AHP, 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 AH04 AHP registered?

AH04 AHP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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