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AV05 EEM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,549 mi
Last recorded143,549 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 143,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 141,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leak at front flexy pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 127,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,751 miles

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Fail 16 Apr 2010 106,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

slight play steering both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,008 miles

1) N/S/F Jacking up block missing.

2) Front inner brake pads close to wear limit.

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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AV05 EEM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 EEM, 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 AV05 EEM registered?

AV05 EEM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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