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AJ55 VBG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 98,598 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,410 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,347 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 VBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

AJ55 VBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 VBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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