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AO05 ALU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ALU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,582 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2017 142,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,980 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 126,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 117,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 94,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 86,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,656 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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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?

The MOT history for AO05 ALU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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