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AO05 XKX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,424 mi
Last recorded128,424 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,424 miles

Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 104,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 103,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 103,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 103,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front road spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres side walls perished / slight cracking between tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,090 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 XKX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 XKX registered?

AO05 XKX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 XKX safe to buy?

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