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AJ55 EVT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,746 mi
Last recorded167,746 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2020 167,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 162,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 153,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 148,444 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,686 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 EVT 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 100%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AJ55 EVT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AJ55 EVT safe to buy?

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