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AO05 ANR

2005 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,647 mi
Last recorded69,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ANR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,647 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 69,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Possibly water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 32,893 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 32,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,330 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 26,330 miles

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

exhaust front & centre mounting brackets insecure (system still adequately supported)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,423 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 ANR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ANR, 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 ANR registered?

AO05 ANR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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