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AJ55 RUU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,665 mi
Last recorded148,665 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 148,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 146,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 89,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 81,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,942 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,598 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 RUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

AJ55 RUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RUU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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