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AJ05 HCH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,299 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 120,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2013 120,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 May 2010 99,132 miles

ADVISE - N/S/F INNER TIE ROD WORN

Fail 14 May 2010 99,132 miles

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

ADVISE - N/S/F INNER TIE ROD WORN

ADVISE - O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 May 2009 78,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,096 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 64,125 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner rack joints.

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 HCH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

AJ05 HCH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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