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AJ55 EVM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,332 mi
Last recorded183,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 183,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 183,332 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 182,554 miles

Nearside Front under sill outer plastic trim damaged-holed

Fail 25 Jul 2016 182,554 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front under sill outer plastic trim damaged-holed

Fail 29 Jul 2015 180,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer plastic trim damaged via outer under sill

Pass 29 Jul 2015 180,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer plastic trim damaged via outer under sill

Pass 30 Jul 2014 177,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both sides front wipers deteriorated from blade

n/s/f lower from under sill plastic trim damaged-breakage

Pass 1 Aug 2013 174,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 169,726 miles

N/S front lower under sill plast skirt damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides rear brake disc(s) worn + scored

Pass 30 Nov 2010 166,736 miles

O/S front plastic under sill cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 162,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,920 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVM, 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 AJ55 EVM registered?

AJ55 EVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is AJ55 EVM safe to buy?

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