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AJ54 UBV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,081 mi
Last recorded145,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 127,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,361 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,257 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,132 miles

Offside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,905 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 58,202 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 58,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,086 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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AJ54 UBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ54 UBV, 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 AJ54 UBV registered?

AJ54 UBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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