MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Zero emissions detected at EGA
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
front fog lights inoperative
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall slightly damaged
rear brake pads wearing slightly low
N/S/F tyre on 3mm
N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge
O/S/F tyre on 2.5mm
O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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AR05 COS is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 AR05 COS, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AR05 COS registered?
AR05 COS is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2010.
Is AR05 COS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR05 COS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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