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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
both front seat belts slow to retract
slight play detected at steering wheel
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
front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
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
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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