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AU05 MHE

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,108 mi
Last recorded133,108 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,708 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 129,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,314 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,667 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,597 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,251 miles

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

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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AU05 MHE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AU05 MHE, 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 AU05 MHE registered?

AU05 MHE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 MHE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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