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AJ05 HCE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,270 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 84,984 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 84,984 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 71,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,916 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,891 miles

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

cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall not exposing cord

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 HCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

AJ05 HCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HCE safe to buy?

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