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AK05 OWX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 112,441 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 112,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,084 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres tapering on the inner edge

both headlamp aim beam images distorted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 103,370 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres tapering on the inner edge

both headlamp aim beam images distorted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,318 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 100,318 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,028 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,986 miles

rear tyres featherd on inner edges

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 OWX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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