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AJ55 UOP

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,026 mi
Last recorded182,026 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 182,026 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 169,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 169,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 97w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 154,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 16 Dec 2015 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places 215/55r16 93v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,235 miles

Engine electronic warning lamp (EML) is illuminated, indicating a possible fault within the electrical system.

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 146,140 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine electronic warning lamp (EML) is illuminated, indicating a possible fault within the electrical system.

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

Nearside rear brake pad has approx 5mm remaining lining, hoiwever, offside is almost metal to metal. Signs of binding, overheating are evident on offside rear brake

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 146,140 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine electronic warning lamp(EML) is illuminated, indicating a possible fault with in the electrical system

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pad has approx 5mm remaining, offside pads are almost metal to metal, signs of binding and over heating on offside rear evident

Pass 30 Dec 2013 131,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,129 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside wiper rubbing splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 126,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,857 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 UOP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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