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AO05 XLM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,769 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,205 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 XLM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

AO05 XLM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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