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AJ55 UOM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,504 mi
Last recorded166,504 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 166,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 153,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 148,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 144,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 144,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,378 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 140,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,701 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 128,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,222 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,582 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 94,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 86,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,903 miles

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

front brake discs badly scored

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,450 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AJ55 UOM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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