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AJ05 BKU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

O/S/R TYRE STATING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,268 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

O/S/R TYRE STATING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,179 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 29,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 20,206 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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AJ05 BKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 BKU, 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 AJ05 BKU registered?

AJ05 BKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is AJ05 BKU safe to buy?

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