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AJ05 BLV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 142,927 miles

chip in screen

flexi joint slight blow

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 12,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 118,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 110,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,159 miles

nearside indicators flash faster than offside

Pass 18 Jun 2009 107,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 107,631 miles

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,286 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 BLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ05 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

AJ05 BLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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