MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced u bush worn slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bush's slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
A dive slight play inner steering rack joints nearside and offside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AO05 ALU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 AO05 ALU, 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 AO05 ALU registered?
AO05 ALU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2005.
Is AO05 ALU safe to buy?
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