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AO05 XKD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,110 mi
Last recorded75,110 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,855 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,527 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,205 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 55,564 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,564 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,458 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,141 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 XKD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

AO05 XKD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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