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AK05 UFJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,793 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 154,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,872 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 150,869 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,540 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 145,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES WEARING THIN AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT WEAR DETECTED REAR SUSPENSION ROSE JOINTS

Fail 6 Apr 2018 138,019 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES WEARING THIN AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT WEAR DETECTED REAR SUSPENSION ROSE JOINTS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,732 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 7 Mar 2017 128,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 120,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 111,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyre,s out of shape on inner edge and only just meet the mot requirments.

Pass 19 May 2014 101,607 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 80,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

OSR TYRE WEARING THIN NSR TYRE VERY THIN INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,541 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 UFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK05 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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