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AJ55 EVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and transmission oil leaks

poor starting when cold

slight exhaust leak to the rear of the engine

slight play in the nearside and offside rear suspension top arm bushes

slight play in the nearside front roll bar drop link

the nearside and offside rear shocker top mounts are erroded

the offside front seat belt is lazy to retract

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,589 miles

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,573 miles

both front tyres, tread getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,193 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

slight blow from exhaust front flexi section

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,928 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,763 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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AJ55 EVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ55 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

AJ55 EVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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