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AJ55 EVP

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,995 mi
Last recorded121,995 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,995 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 106,300 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,422 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,274 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,156 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 EVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

AJ55 EVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 EVP safe to buy?

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