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AJ55 UOE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,342 mi
Last recorded166,342 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 166,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,531 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 153,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 153,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 148,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,649 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,081 miles

O/S/F tyre sidewall showing signs of slight cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 116,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre sidewall showing signs of slight cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2010 110,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,501 miles

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 8 Dec 2008 97,067 miles

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

Slight wear/free play in nearside and offside steering.

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 UOE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

AJ55 UOE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AJ55 UOE safe to buy?

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