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AK05 OWH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,879 mi
Last recorded169,879 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OWH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,879 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 167,995 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 164,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 164,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 154,123 miles

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkages have some play

offside and nearside front steering inner rack joints have some play

slight play noted in nearside rear suspension arm joints

Pass 13 Apr 2018 149,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,775 miles

Nearside Front outer pad worn low

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 1 Apr 2017 141,775 miles

Nearside Front outer pad worn low

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,370 miles

cut to offside front tyre outer wall

nearside headlight bracket broken

offside headlamp beam dim

offside rear tyre worn

slight play in inner steering rack joints

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 112,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 98,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,949 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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AK05 OWH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK05 OWH, 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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AK05 OWH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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