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AJ05 HCD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,755 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,307 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,395 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 HCD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

AJ05 HCD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is AJ05 HCD safe to buy?

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