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AJ55 EVG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,963 mi
Last recorded148,963 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 148,963 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 148,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 147,517 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 145,517 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,624 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,109 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,431 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,883 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2015 128,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,646 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm,o/s 3 mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,708 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 46,616 miles

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

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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AJ55 EVG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ55 EVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 EVG registered?

AJ55 EVG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is AJ55 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 EVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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