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AJ55 UNW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 160,601 miles

Both headlight light outputs reduced

Both outer windscreen washer jets inoperative but centre jet providing enough fluid to clear screen

Exhaust system has some broken mountings but not affecting overall security of exhaust system

Front bumper damaged and loose on mountings

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear exhaust heatshield loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 160,600 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure all pipes under vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight light outputs reduced

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust system has some broken mountings but not affecting overall security of exhaust system

Front bumper damaged and loose on mountings

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear exhaust heatshield loose

Parking brake lever travel long

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 153,600 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Not all washer jets working, but providing enough fluid

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 153,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Not all washer jets working, but providing enough fluid

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,008 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 139,988 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 139,935 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2016 133,800 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 133,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 126,742 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 106,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,532 miles

All brake discs are worn thin

Front tyres are worn smooth on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,532 miles

All brake discs are worn thin

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres are worn smooth on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,151 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn

O/S/F wheel is damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,971 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 49,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,713 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 UNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UNW, 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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AJ55 UNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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