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AJ05 HBX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,143 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 143,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,613 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 133,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,494 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 119,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,573 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 113,114 miles

both beam images dim

Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both beam images dim

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,370 miles

REAR TYRES SURFACE CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS X2

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,657 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,963 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

AJ05 HBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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