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AN05 JAB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 JAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,262 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,418 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,353 miles

both front tyres near limit

Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,353 miles

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

both front tyres near limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,151 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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AN05 JAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AN05 JAB, 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 AN05 JAB registered?

AN05 JAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AN05 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 JAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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