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AP54 KME

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,056 mi
Last recorded152,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,056 miles

Offside front tyre low on tread

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 151,975 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front tyre low on tread

Oil leak

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,124 miles

E/m/l light on. L/brake travel. N/s c/v knocking

Fail 31 Jan 2018 145,123 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E/m/l light on. L/brake travel. N/s c/v knocking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,352 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 129,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 114,522 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,860 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,860 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,749 miles

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,602 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,602 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,118 miles

Advise,rear pads low.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,449 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AP54 KME is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AP54 KME, 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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AP54 KME is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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