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AP54 KNX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,405 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,197 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 81,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,471 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (contaminateing auxillary belt) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong advisory that the fuel filter is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,347 miles

225/45/17/94w continental

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise tracking

both front tyres worn badly on edges of tread

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,347 miles

225/45/17/94w continental

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advise tracking

both front tyres worn badly on edges of tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,764 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly on ninner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly on ninner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,385 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,053 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,777 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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AP54 KNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP54 KNX, 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 AP54 KNX registered?

AP54 KNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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