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AK05 UFX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,491 mi
Last recorded37,491 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 37,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,058 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 28,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,271 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 UFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UFX, 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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What year was AK05 UFX registered?

AK05 UFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is AK05 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 UFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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