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AJ54 UCF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,689 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Front reg plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat not secured ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine breather hose split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 133,689 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Front reg plate delaminating

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat not secured ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine breather hose split

Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,227 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 9 Aug 2014 116,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deterioated slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs pitted slightly

slight movement in both rear upper arms

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deterioated slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs pitted slightly

slight movement in both rear upper arms

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,174 miles

the front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,256 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 UCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ54 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

AJ54 UCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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