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AK05 OXA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,857 mi
Last recorded184,857 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 184,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 183,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 180,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 180,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter heavily corroded

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front wheel rim and tyre skuffed.low tread outer tread ,cut in outer sidewall

offside front seat belt slow to retract,may require attention

offside rear door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2022 166,686 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside front wheel and tyre skuffed

offside rear door and sill creased

rear exhaust corroded at upper welding area

Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing on outer segment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer segment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,908 miles

fuel filter corroded

offside headlight beam pattern dim in operation

offside rear door and wheel arch damaged,creased

offside rear wheel and tyre damaged,cut

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,827 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,819 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,891 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Fail 4 Mar 2017 108,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,686 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,370 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,370 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,911 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 May 2012 53,468 miles

NSR tyre perished

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 53,468 miles

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

NSR tyre perished

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,574 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,383 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 OXA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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