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AO05 XKN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 111,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,568 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Upper Steering column deformed but serviceable loose movement evident (2.2.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak underside engine areas ()

Rear both nearside & offside hub bearings slightly noisy

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted both rear door window shields ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 106,564 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all sides (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Upper Steering column deformed but serviceable loose movement evident (2.2.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak underside engine areas ()

Rear both nearside & offside hub bearings slightly noisy

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted both rear door window shields ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,595 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 179,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 153,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 118,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 82,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 82,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XKN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 XKN, 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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AO05 XKN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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