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AJ55 VBK

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 141,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,404 miles

child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,791 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,483 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,438 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slightly low reading at o/s/r hand brake

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,384 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,077 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 VBK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

AJ55 VBK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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