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AU05 NMA

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,123 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 shocks corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,576 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated & cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 73,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres deteriorated & cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,826 miles

Front slight corrosion to sub frame

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,918 miles

Front exhaust corroding

Front some corrosion to front sub frame

oil seepage

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,500 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,799 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges,also age cracking.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,219 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,219 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,747 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,740 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,447 miles

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

Offside 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 NMA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

AU05 NMA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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