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AJ55 VBA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,297 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Coolant leak radiator and water pump ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,471 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

accident damage to radiators

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage to lower front bumper

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,105 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,685 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 VBA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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