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AR05 COS

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,206 mi
Last recorded143,206 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 COS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2020 143,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 9 Nov 2019 126,229 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,071 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 104,222 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,307 miles

front fog lights inoperative

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,424 miles

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.

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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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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