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AJ55 UOL

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,563 mi
Last recorded203,563 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 203,563 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 203,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 196,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 196,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 186,146 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 186,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 180,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 180,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

radiator level low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 177,706 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 159,684 miles

heatshield loose

Fail 13 Dec 2010 159,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heatshield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,913 miles

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)

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 UOL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

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