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AK05 UFT

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,203 mi
Last recorded161,203 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 161,203 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play All 4 linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 157,910 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 152,295 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 152,295 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,139 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,121 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to rear supension components . Light corrosion to rear undersills.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,414 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front seat belts slow to return. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front subframes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front seat belts slow to return. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front subframes corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 126,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 126,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,325 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)

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2016 110,095 miles

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

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

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)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,611 miles

Rear suspension rubbers cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,611 miles

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

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

Rear suspension rubbers cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge & unevenly worn

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre has two nails in,perished & low in pressure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,225 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

exhaust heat shield would benefit from attention

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,225 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

exhaust heat shield would benefit from attention

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,655 miles

stability warning lamp on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,655 miles

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

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

stability warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,788 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advanced wear in both front brake discs

front brake pads worn low due to lip on discs

noise when offside front wheel is rotated would benefit from further attention

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,171 miles

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are starting to wear thin

small crack in the front number plate

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UFT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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