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AU54 KNO

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,749 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside cv boot leaking grease

Fail 27 Mar 2017 139,743 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside cv boot leaking grease

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,335 miles

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,921 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,921 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 100,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/F seatbelt not fully retracting

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,764 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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AU54 KNO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU54 KNO, 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 AU54 KNO registered?

AU54 KNO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is AU54 KNO safe to buy?

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